- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithland, KY
South Livingston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Livingston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210351001999
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Livingston Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 367
- students enrolled
South Livingston Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Livingston County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210351001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Livingston Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210351001999 · Smithland, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston Central High School (339 students)
South Livingston Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Livingston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Livingston Elementary School
367 students
- Livingston Cen
Livingston Central High School
339 students
- Livingston Cou
Livingston County Middle School
201 students
- North Livingst 113
North Livingston Elementary School
113 students
What this shows South Livingston Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Livingston Elementary School compares
South Livingston Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,842
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, South Livingston Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston County reports $16,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Livingston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livingston County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Livingston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Livingston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Livingston Elementary School
How many students attend South Livingston Elementary School?
South Livingston Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Livingston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Livingston Elementary School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Livingston Elementary School?
58.8% of students at South Livingston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Livingston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Livingston Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Smithland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Livingston Elementary School?
South Livingston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Livingston County?
Besides South Livingston Elementary School, Livingston County also operates Livingston Central High School (339 students), Livingston County Middle School (201 students), and North Livingston Elementary School (113 students). See the Livingston County district page for the complete list.