Livingston Elementary

Summary:

Livingston Elementary is a public elementary school in Spotsylvania, Virginia, serving 435 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Livingston Elementary stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of white students (71.95%) compared to nearby schools like Courthouse Road Elementary (42.56%) and Parkside Elementary (30.71%). The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.37%), which is much higher than some neighboring schools like Brock Road Elementary (36.71%) and Courtland Elementary (42.08%). However, Livingston Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1, lower than schools like Parkside Elementary (18.0) and Brock Road Elementary (18.9).

Academically, Livingston Elementary's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the Spotsylvania County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining, from 471 out of 1105 Virginia elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 726 out of 1114 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Livingston Elementary's performance varies significantly between different student subgroups, with lower rankings for female students and white students compared to the overall school population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6057 Courthouse Rd
       Spotsylvania, VA  22551


(540) 895-5101

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
726th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,544 Help


Students who attend Livingston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Post Oak Middle
High:    Spotsylvania High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Livingston Elementary ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Livingston Elementary is 15.9, which is the 5th best among 17 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Livingston Elementary is $9,544, which is the 3rd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Livingston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Elementary 726th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Livingston Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Livingston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.64 965th 1062 9.1%
2006 14.70 1022nd 1071 4.6%
2007 37.87 784th 1083 27.6%
2008 33.05 858th 1081 20.6%
2009 15.96 1032nd 1082 4.6%
2010 25.56 985th 1113 11.5%
2011 49.35 640th 1117 42.7%
2012 43.25 735th 1117 34.2%
2013 42.43 728th 1120 35.0%
2014 48.46 630th 1110 43.2%
2015 48.60 649th 1100 41.0%
2016 33.74 845th 1096 22.9%
2017 38.36 791st 1099 28.0%
2018 49.90 626th 1097 42.9%
2019 61.44 471st 1105 57.4%
2021 57.62 500th 1103 54.7%
2022 59.39 485th 1109 56.3%
2023 39.61 729th 1114 34.6%
2024 40.09 726th 1114 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.96 566th 1036 45.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.35 763rd 1100 30.6%
2024 29.22 842nd 1098 23.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.00 716th 1093 34.5%
2024 51.66 570th 1101 48.2%
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Rank History for White students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.40 828th 984 15.9%
2024 24.60 817th 979 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 7, 2013

Open Quote My kids are always coming home sick. It says on the front door they are an accredited school, but they are no longer. I used to babysit for two families whom took their kids out because of the poor faculity. If you ever have a complaint for this school in person, they will all laugh when you walk into the door; thinking you are stupid for bringing up the school issues. My son has gotten bullied for two years and not a single person has done anything. I am pulling my kids from this school, myself and three other parents, to homeschool through www.k12.com. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Livingston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 378 378
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 391 391
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 401 401
1993 338 70 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 345 84 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 354 81 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 354 81 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 361 79 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 361 78 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 391 78 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 415 61 1 2 1 n/a n/a -4 476
2001 429 65 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 407 62 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 407 62 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 373 52 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 393 57 5 9 0 n/a n/a 4 468
2006 387 58 9 17 0 n/a n/a 4 475
2007 387 56 9 17 0 n/a n/a 7 476
2008 394 59 9 14 1 n/a n/a 21 498
2009 373 60 11 10 1 n/a n/a 26 481
2010 377 43 11 9 0 n/a n/a 33 473
2011 341 36 7 16 1 1 30 0 432
2012 342 50 5 11 1 1 34 0 444
2013 354 39 3 16 1 1 35 0 449
2014 345 41 3 18 1 0 36 0 444
2015 337 39 3 17 2 0 24 0 422
2016 331 42 0 17 2 0 41 0 433
2017 326 40 0 13 2 0 39 0 420
2018 311 35 0 16 1 0 41 0 404
2019 309 26 0 27 1 0 42 0 405
2020 304 23 0 30 1 0 33 0 391
2021 267 21 1 29 2 0 34 0 354
2022 305 26 0 37 0 0 33 0 401
2023 313 31 2 49 0 0 40 0 435
2024 319 36 4 49 0 0 39 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Livingston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 378 24.8 15.2 n/a
1990 402 27.3 14.7 n/a
1991 391 27.2 14.3 n/a
1992 401 27.7 14.4 n/a
1993 411 27.6 14.9 n/a
1994 433 22.2 n/a 28.9
1995 435 n/a 0.0 36.6
1996 435 n/a 0.0 36.6
1997 441 n/a 0.0 37.4
1998 451 n/a 0.0 34.4
1999 472 30.5 15.5 38.1
2000 476 n/a 0.0 37.5
2001 497 34.0 14.6 40.2
2002 478 36.9 13.0 43.9
2003 478 36.9 13.0 43.9
2004 434 33.9 12.8 44
2005 468 32.9 14.2 38.4
2006 475 34.0 14.0 36.3
2007 476 38.5 12.4 33.5
2008 498 26.8 18.6 40.3
2009 481 25.8 18.6 42.2
2010 473 25.8 18.3 47.7
2011 432 26.6 16.1 50.5
2012 444 25.5 17.4 54.3
2013 449 27.3 16.4 55.7
2014 444 25.5 17.4 57
2015 422 24.0 17.5 55.2
2016 433 25.0 17.3 57.5
2017 420 26.0 16.1 56.4
2018 404 25.0 16.1 54.7
2019 405 26.3 15.3 48.1
2020 391 23.3 16.7 44.8
2021 354 23.3 15.1 n/a
2022 401 24.5 16.3 43.6
2023 435 27.0 16.1 64.4
2024 447 28.0 15.9 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Livingston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 378 24.8 15.2 n/a
1990 402 27.3 14.7 n/a
1991 391 27.2 14.3 n/a
1992 401 27.7 14.4 n/a
1993 411 27.6 14.9 n/a
1994 433 22.2 n/a 28.9
1995 435 n/a 0.0 36.6
1996 435 n/a 0.0 36.6
1997 441 n/a 0.0 37.4
1998 451 n/a 0.0 34.4
1999 472 30.5 15.5 38.1
2000 476 n/a 0.0 37.5
2001 497 34.0 14.6 40.2
2002 478 36.9 13.0 43.9
2003 478 36.9 13.0 43.9
2004 434 33.9 12.8 44
2005 468 32.9 14.2 38.4
2006 475 34.0 14.0 36.3
2007 476 38.5 12.4 33.5
2008 498 26.8 18.6 40.3
2009 481 25.8 18.6 42.2
2010 473 25.8 18.3 47.7
2011 432 26.6 16.1 50.5
2012 444 25.5 17.4 54.3
2013 449 27.3 16.4 55.7
2014 444 25.5 17.4 57
2015 422 24.0 17.5 55.2
2016 433 25.0 17.3 57.5
2017 420 26.0 16.1 56.4
2018 404 25.0 16.1 54.7
2019 405 26.3 15.3 48.1
2020 391 23.3 16.7 44.8
2021 354 23.3 15.1 n/a
2022 401 24.5 16.3 43.6
2023 435 27.0 16.1 64.4
2024 447 28.0 15.9 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Livingston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (4.9%) $8,039 (95.0%) $8,458
2020 $464 (5.0%) $8,872 (95.0%) $9,336
2021 $357 (3.7%) $9,186 (96.2%) $9,544

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Livingston Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 471st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 729th of 1114 Elementary schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Livingston Elementary)8581.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8169.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Livingston Elementary)7579.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6864.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Elementary)8856.5
 31.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8269.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Livingston Elementary)7666.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7572.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Elementary)9258.8
 33.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8470.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Livingston Elementary)8247.8
 34.2%
   5th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8063.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Livingston Elementary)7860.9
 17.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7870.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405435
 7.4%
African American2631
 19.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic2749
 81.5%
Pacific Islander00
White309313
 1.3%
Two or More Races4240
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%64.4%
 16.2%


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Livingston Elementary ranks 726th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Livingston Elementary are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

Students who attend Livingston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Post Oak Middle
High : Spotsylvania High

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Livingston Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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