- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, CA
Yamato Colony Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yamato Colony Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062217009893
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yamato Colony Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yamato Colony Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yamato Colony Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, CA.
School address
District: Livingston Union · California
NCES ID 062217009893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Yamato Colony Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062217009893 · Livingston, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 23.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston Middle (809 students)
Yamato Colony Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yamato Colony Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston Mid
Livingston Middle
809 students
- This school
Yamato Colony Elementary
627 students
- Selma Herndon
Selma Herndon Elementary
611 students
- Campus Park El
Campus Park Elementary
503 students
What this shows Yamato Colony Elementary reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yamato Colony Elementary compares
Yamato Colony Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
Asian 14.7%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Yamato Colony Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Union reports $16,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yamato Colony Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selma Herndon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campus Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yamato Colony Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Livingston
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yamato Colony Elementary
How many students attend Yamato Colony Elementary?
Yamato Colony Elementary has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, CA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yamato Colony Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yamato Colony Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yamato Colony Elementary?
63.2% of students at Yamato Colony Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yamato Colony Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yamato Colony Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Livingston, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yamato Colony Elementary?
Yamato Colony Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Yamato Colony Elementary rank among elementary schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Yamato Colony Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, CA. 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 Union?
Besides Yamato Colony Elementary, Livingston Union also operates Livingston Middle (809 students), Selma Herndon Elementary (611 students), and Campus Park Elementary (503 students). See the Livingston Union district page for the complete list.