South Livingston Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
South Livingston Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Livingston Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
South Livingston Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Livingston Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#634 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
5%
8%

Black
1%
11%

White
92%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Livingston Elementary School's ranking?
South Livingston Elementary School is ranked #634 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend South Livingston Elementary School?
363 students attend South Livingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Livingston Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Livingston Elementary School?
South Livingston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Livingston Elementary School offer ?
South Livingston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Livingston Elementary School part of?
South Livingston Elementary School is part of Livingston County School District.
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