Livingston Elementary School
Livingston Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Livingston Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Livingston Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Livingston Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Livingston Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1543 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 68% | 37% |
| White | 20% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington South Salem Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 894 students10
2.3 miles
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330 2.3 PK-5 894 - Covington Liberty Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 963 students10
2.4 miles
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617 2.4 6-8 963 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 703 students10
3.0 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893 3 6-8 703 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 731 students10
3.0 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472 3 PK-5 731 - Covington Oak Hill Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 672 students10
3.1 miles
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906 3.1 PK-5 672
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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