Livingston Elementary

Summary:

Livingston Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Township of Union School District in New Jersey, with a diverse student population of over 500 students.

While Livingston Elementary has had a mixed performance history, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the past decade, the school has seen a decline in recent years. Its academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the overall averages, while its White and special education students struggle. Interestingly, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 10-15% of schools in the state. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.1% in 2018-2019 to 22% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools in the district.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Township of Union School District, Livingston Elementary generally performs better in terms of academic achievement, particularly for its African American and Hispanic students. However, the school's overall performance is still below the state averages, indicating room for improvement. Addressing the identified issues, such as declining academic performance, significant achievement gaps between student subgroups, and rising chronic absenteeism, should be a priority for the school and district to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 960 Midland Blvd
       Union, NJ  07083


(908) 851-6440

District: Township of Union School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,845 Help


Students who attend Livingston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Elementary
    Kawameeh Middle School
High:    Union High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.2%
Hispanic:
30.3%
White:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Livingston Elementary ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Township of Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Livingston Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.2%), Hispanic (30.3%), White (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% 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 13.2. 3 elementary schools in the Township of Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Livingston Elementary is $7,845, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Township of Union School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Livingston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Elementary 662nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Livingston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Township of Union School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Township of Union School District 443rd of 615 New Jersey 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 NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.35 436th 1204 63.8%
2004 56.02 723rd 1298 44.3%
2005 58.89 699th 1303 46.4%
2006 50.35 835th 1314 36.5%
2007 49.42 880th 1329 33.8%
2008 58.23 711th 1338 46.9%
2009 45.65 867th 1346 35.6%
2010 64.91 576th 1354 57.5%
2011 61.81 653rd 1360 52.0%
2012 57.77 717th 1363 47.4%
2013 47.62 854th 1367 37.5%
2014 54.09 754th 1363 44.7%
2015 44.86 788th 1357 41.9%
2016 52.33 679th 1346 49.6%
2017 54.85 664th 1352 50.9%
2018 73.93 388th 1353 71.3%
2019 75.02 372nd 1360 72.6%
2021 36.52 778th 1317 40.9%
2022 47.63 697th 1345 48.2%
2023 50.08 662nd 1342 50.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 300th 1001 70.0%
2019 59.98 343rd 1007 65.9%
2021 18.34 742nd 868 14.5%
2022 43.56 447th 949 52.9%
2023 24.52 704th 958 26.5%
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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 NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.94 98th 942 89.6%
2019 89.83 52nd 948 94.5%
2021 59.36 237th 839 71.8%
2023 80.30 108th 910 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.72 434th 1333 67.4%
2019 69.72 438th 1331 67.1%
2021 39.33 735th 1290 43.0%
2022 56.17 584th 1326 56.0%
2023 54.50 578th 1318 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.82 322nd 1334 75.9%
2019 78.28 271st 1335 79.7%
2021 36.46 752nd 1297 42.0%
2022 38.55 790th 1324 40.3%
2023 45.15 711th 1315 45.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.08 21st 517 95.9%
2019 89.21 38th 522 92.7%
2021 63.40 107th 456 76.5%
2022 80.01 69th 494 86.0%
2023 87.35 40th 463 91.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.54 73rd 870 91.6%
2019 86.90 81st 899 91.0%
2021 71.78 163rd 896 81.8%
2022 70.63 212th 953 77.8%
2023 61.04 320th 982 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Livingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.02 166th 1022 83.8%
2019 73.33 226th 1023 77.9%
2021 24.80 792nd 964 17.8%
2022 46.46 535th 976 45.2%
2023 50.40 491st 975 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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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
1988 396 55 12 20 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 381 65 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 399 55 19 27 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 385 63 21 24 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 344 54 20 28 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 323 63 34 26 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 325 67 34 36 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 316 85 26 39 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 316 85 26 39 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 316 104 32 63 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 297 108 27 56 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 294 119 28 47 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 287 127 20 55 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 238 125 32 69 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 238 125 32 69 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 204 118 28 80 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 169 130 41 90 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 176 136 51 84 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 156 147 52 66 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 170 145 43 65 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 149 169 29 70 0 10 0 0 427
2010 144 160 38 80 0 7 0 0 429
2011 122 147 39 85 0 7 1 0 401
2012 134 162 44 99 0 3 3 0 445
2013 126 160 36 103 0 1 2 0 428
2014 103 157 41 112 0 1 2 0 416
2015 117 156 43 107 0 0 4 0 427
2016 108 154 45 118 1 0 15 0 441
2017 107 143 45 109 0 0 17 0 421
2018 99 163 43 111 0 0 18 0 434
2019 98 157 40 112 0 0 17 0 424
2020 88 153 35 105 0 0 18 0 399
2021 87 142 30 107 0 0 17 0 383
2022 91 156 25 126 1 0 21 0 420
2023 104 173 21 141 2 3 21 0 465

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
1988 483 25.0 19.3 n/a
1989 472 24.0 19.6 n/a
1990 500 25.0 20.0 3.8
1991 493 26.0 18.9 4.7
1992 446 20.0 22.3 5.6
1993 446 20.5 21.8 6.3
1994 462 22.0 21.0 9.7
1995 466 21.5 21.7 11.2
1996 466 21.5 21.7 11.2
1998 515 25.0 20.6 11.3
1999 488 26.0 18.8 9.2
2000 488 28.0 17.4 17
2001 489 28.3 17.3 17.4
2002 464 31.1 14.9 17
2003 464 31.1 14.9 17
2004 430 30.1 14.3 15.6
2005 430 26.8 16.0 n/a
2006 447 26.0 17.2 24.6
2007 421 23.0 18.3 18.5
2008 423 26.0 16.3 25.8
2009 427 30.8 12.1 28.6
2010 429 26.0 16.5 25.9
2011 401 27.0 14.8 24.7
2012 445 30.3 14.6 27.9
2013 428 24.0 17.8 28.3
2014 416 29.0 14.3 19.7
2015 427 31.0 13.7 28.1
2016 441 33.0 13.3 25.4
2017 421 31.0 13.5 24.9
2018 434 31.0 14.0 20
2019 424 33.0 12.8 21
2020 399 35.0 11.4 27.8
2021 383 35.0 10.9 22.2
2022 420 35.0 12.0 23.3
2023 465 35.0 13.2 17

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
1988 483 25.0 19.3 n/a
1989 472 24.0 19.6 n/a
1990 500 25.0 20.0 3.8
1991 493 26.0 18.9 4.7
1992 446 20.0 22.3 5.6
1993 446 20.5 21.8 6.3
1994 462 22.0 21.0 9.7
1995 466 21.5 21.7 11.2
1996 466 21.5 21.7 11.2
1998 515 25.0 20.6 11.3
1999 488 26.0 18.8 9.2
2000 488 28.0 17.4 17
2001 489 28.3 17.3 17.4
2002 464 31.1 14.9 17
2003 464 31.1 14.9 17
2004 430 30.1 14.3 15.6
2005 430 26.8 16.0 n/a
2006 447 26.0 17.2 24.6
2007 421 23.0 18.3 18.5
2008 423 26.0 16.3 25.8
2009 427 30.8 12.1 28.6
2010 429 26.0 16.5 25.9
2011 401 27.0 14.8 24.7
2012 445 30.3 14.6 27.9
2013 428 24.0 17.8 28.3
2014 416 29.0 14.3 19.7
2015 427 31.0 13.7 28.1
2016 441 33.0 13.3 25.4
2017 421 31.0 13.5 24.9
2018 434 31.0 14.0 20
2019 424 33.0 12.8 21
2020 399 35.0 11.4 27.8
2021 383 35.0 10.9 22.2
2022 420 35.0 12.0 23.3
2023 465 35.0 13.2 17

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,845

Data source: New Jersey 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 372nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 662nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Elementary)64.337.6
 26.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Township of Union School District)58.535.6
 22.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Livingston Elementary)64.341.9
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Township of Union School District)57.336.7
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Elementary)76.455.5
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Township of Union School District)68.248.2
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Elementary)69.648
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Township of Union School District)56.234.9
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424465
 9.7%
African American157173
 10.2%
American Indian02
Asian4021
 47.5%
Hispanic112141
 25.9%
Pacific Islander03
White98104
 6.1%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%17%
 4%


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Livingston Elementary ranks 662nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Livingston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Elementary
Middle : Kawameeh Middle School
High : Union High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Livingston Elementary.

Students at Livingston Elementary are 37% African American, 30% Hispanic, 22% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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

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