- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, TX
Timber Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Timber Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482778003117
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Creek El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Creek El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Creek El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, TX.
School address
District: Livingston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482778003117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Timber Creek El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482778003117 · Livingston, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 17.2:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston H S (1,147 students)
Timber Creek El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Timber Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston H S
Livingston H S
1,147 students
- Livingston J H
Livingston J H
901 students
- Cedar Grove El
Cedar Grove El
513 students
- Creekside El
Creekside El
504 students
- This school
Timber Creek El
499 students
- Pine Ridge Pri 439
Pine Ridge Pri
439 students
What this shows Timber Creek El reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Creek El compares
Timber Creek El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Timber Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Isd reports $11,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timber Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livingston J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Grove El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Creek El
How many students attend Timber Creek El?
Timber Creek El has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Creek El?
73.8% of students at Timber Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Timber Creek El is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Livingston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Creek El?
Timber Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does Timber Creek El rank among elementary schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Creek El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Livingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Isd?
Besides Timber Creek El, Livingston Isd also operates Livingston H S (1,147 students), Livingston J H (901 students), and Cedar Grove El (513 students). See the Livingston Isd district page for the complete list.