At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
571
Livingston Elementary: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Livingston Elementary
Livingston Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Union. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Township of Union School District. NCES reports 485 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (32.4%) and Black (31.3%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Livingston Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.7%
- Hispanic32.4%
- Black31.3%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Township of Union School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Connecticut Farms Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Battle Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
812 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Middle · Grades 05–06
564 reported students
Public schools near Livingston Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna G. Taylor Academy Elementary · Hillside Public School District | 02–06 | 202 | 0.8 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Township of Union School District | PK–05 | 578 | 0.8 mi |
| Hurden Looker Elementary School Elementary · Hillside Public School District | 02–06 | 408 | 1.1 mi |
| Connecticut Farms Elementary Elementary · Township of Union School District | PK–05 | 430 | 1.2 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Township of Union School District | PK–05 | 453 | 1.2 mi |
| Victor Mravlag School No. 21 Elementary · Elizabeth Public Schools | PK–08 | 634 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Livingston Elementary
What grades does Livingston Elementary serve?
Livingston Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Township of Union School District.
How many students attend Livingston Elementary?
Livingston Elementary reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 418 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Livingston Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 485 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Livingston Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Livingston Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Township of Union School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Livingston Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Livingston Elementary in?
Livingston Elementary is part of Township of Union School District, based in Union, NJ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Livingston Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deanna G. Taylor Academy (0.8 mi), Washington Elementary (0.8 mi), Hurden Looker Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.