Livingston Elementary School
- Livingston Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Livingston Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Livingston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Livingston Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1627 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 70% | 37% |
| White | 21% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Livingston Elementary School is Newton High School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Liberty Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Salem Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington South Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 904 students
2.3 miles
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)787-1330 2.3 PK-5 904 - Covington Liberty Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 933 students
2.4 miles
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678)625-6617 2.4 6-8 933 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 671 students
3.0 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6893 3.0 6-8 671 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 763 students
3.0 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6472 3.0 PK-5 763 - Covington Oak Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 676 students
3.1 miles
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6906 3.1 PK-5 676
School Reviews
| 5 Livingston is a wonderful school. The teachers and office staff are always so friendly you always feel welcome. They are WONDERFUL when it comes to the chilren. - Posted by Parent - tbhb |
| 5 My son has been at Lvingston Elem since first grade. He will be leaving this year and going to Middle school. I love Livingston and think that it is an awesome school. We really are going to miss the entire staff. Including my son's idol (Coach AL). - Posted by Parent - bdebe |
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