Cedar Grove Elementary

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Cedar Grove Elementary ranks 1703 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cedar Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Livingston, Texas, serving 513 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Livingston Independent School District, which is ranked 506 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Grove Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Reading and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed both the Livingston Independent School District and the state of Texas in the percentage of students proficient or better on the STAAR assessments for grades 3-5. For example, in 3rd grade Reading, 62.39% of Cedar Grove students were proficient or better, compared to 53.87% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school has also consistently ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for the academic achievement of its African American and Hispanic students.

However, Cedar Grove Elementary faces some challenges. The school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 1027 out of 4581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1703 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements at other schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (67.25%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's lower performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and White students, compared to the district and state averages. Addressing these areas of concern could help Cedar Grove Elementary continue to provide a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 1-5

819 W Church St
Livingston, TX 77351

(936) 328-4000

District: Livingston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1703^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,576

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Hispanic:

28.3%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Grove Elementary ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (28.3%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary is 17.8, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Cedar Grove Elementary employs 28.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Grove Elementary is $10,576, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Grove Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Livingston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Independent School District (Isd) 506^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	67.62	1230^th	4578	73.1%
2022	72.98	1027^th	4581	77.6%
2023	56.50	1791^st	4647	61.5%
2024	57.58	1703^rd	4675	63.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.06	1577^th	3446	54.2%
2022	41.45	2142^nd	3487	38.6%
2023	29.63	2798^th	3556	21.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.99	1318^th	3799	65.3%
2022	67.66	781^st	3952	80.2%
2023	37.31	2521^st	4086	38.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	64.96	1125^th	4451	74.7%
2022	71.31	839^th	4477	81.3%
2023	59.72	1540^th	4521	65.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	63.62	1323^rd	4499	70.6%
2022	67.27	1207^th	4561	73.5%
2023	56.56	1763^rd	4588	61.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.86	959^th	3006	68.1%
2022	36.59	2312^th	2958	21.8%
2023	76.88	91^st	2980	96.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.68	2078^th	4331	52.0%
2022	50.48	2060^th	4461	53.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.52	1058^th	4498	76.5%
2022	75.77	891^st	4563	80.5%
2023	54.68	1875^th	4585	59.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.26	780^th	2444	68.1%
2022	81.97	225^th	2421	90.7%
2023	67.75	547^th	2443	77.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	64.36	1144^th	4329	73.6%
2022	71.14	881^st	4376	79.9%
2023	51.11	1995^th	4401	54.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.40	1469^th	3082	52.3%
2022	54.93	1381^st	3082	55.2%
2023	40.33	2002^nd	3106	35.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cedar Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	161	20	1	58	0	3	243
2016	254	35	1	81	3	7	381
2017	324	43	2	97	1	14	481
2018	320	41	3	95	0	14	473
2019	307	42	3	97	0	19	468
2020	316	46	1	114	0	11	488
2021	301	36	2	116	0	16	471
2022	307	30	0	128	2	24	491
2023	308	39	1	145	1	19	513

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 Cedar Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	243	18.0	13.5	66.3
2016	381	25.0	15.2	67.2
2017	481	31.3	15.3	66.9
2018	473	31.0	15.2	77.2
2019	468	30.0	15.6	74.1
2020	488	33.5	14.5	48.4
2021	471	34.4	13.6	54.8
2022	491	30.0	16.3	54.2
2023	513	28.7	17.8	67.3

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 Cedar Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	243	18.0	13.5	66.3
2016	381	25.0	15.2	67.2
2017	481	31.3	15.3	66.9
2018	473	31.0	15.2	77.2
2019	468	30.0	15.6	74.1
2020	488	33.5	14.5	48.4
2021	471	34.4	13.6	54.8
2022	491	30.0	16.3	54.2
2023	513	28.7	17.8	67.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Grove Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,459 (15.8%)	$7,779 (84.2%)	$9,238
2020	$1,494 (15.9%)	$7,880 (84.1%)	$9,374
2021	$1,537 (14.5%)	$9,038 (85.5%)	$10,576

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Grove Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Grove Elementary)	39	51	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Livingston Independent School District (Isd))	34	48	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary)	51	48	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Livingston Independent School District (Isd))	42	44	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	468	513	9.6%
African American	42	39	7.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	97	145	49.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	307	308	0.3%
Two or More Races	19	19
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.1%	67.3%	6.9%

Schools Near Cedar Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Grove Elementary	Public	1-5	819 W Church St	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-4000	513	29	17.8	67.3%	308 (60.0%)	39 (7.6%)	145 (28.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	57.6	1703^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	63.6%		56.5	1791^st of 4647 public elementary schools	61.5%	88	62.4	47.0	47.1		46.8	54.0	48.1		20.2	$10,576	$1,537	$9,038
Timber Creek Elementary	Public	1-5	701 N Willis	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-1000	522	29	17.8	74.5%	305 (58.4%)	45 (8.6%)	142 (27.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	71.9	1047^th of 4675 public elementary schools	77.6%		52.2	2049^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.9%	1002	53.8	50.5	59.0		48.1	54.2	76.0		38.0	$10,701	$1,563	$9,138
Pine Ridge Pri	Public	PK-K	1200 Millridge St	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-3000	475	26	18.0	80.2%	263 (55.4%)	36 (7.6%)	137 (28.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.2%)								(n/a)										$10,928	$1,808	$9,120
Creekside Elementary	Public	1-5	1 Lions Ave	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-5000	515	29	17.6	76.5%	268 (52.0%)	40 (7.8%)	162 (31.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.2%)	37	2992^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	36.0%		39.5	2831^st of 4647 public elementary schools	39.1%	161	45.4	25.6	33.9		53.3	32.1	23.9		26.6	$10,867	$1,850	$9,016
Goodrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	234 Katie Simpson St	Goodrich	77335	Polk County	Goodrich Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 365-1100	140	8	16.7	85.0%	53 (37.9%)	14 (10.0%)	60 (42.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.9%)	19	4090^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.5%		22	3881^st of 4647 public elementary schools	16.5%	209	25.0	33.3	33.3		16.7	25.0	30.0		19.1	$11,375	$2,072	$9,303
Leggett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	254 E Fm 942 E	Leggett	77350	Polk County	Leggett Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 398-2412	143	8	18.1	81.1%	104 (72.7%)	11 (7.7%)	22 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	20.4	4018^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.1%		11	4427^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.7%	409	27.3	33.3	40.0	36.4	18.2	0.0	26.7	45.5	6.7	$9,729	$1,914	$7,815
Onalaska Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	391 Old Trinity	Onalaska	77360	Polk County	Onalaska Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 646-1010	712	46	15.3	70.5%	548 (77.0%)	20 (2.8%)	93 (13.1%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	58.2	1680^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.1%		54.7	1905^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.0%	225	43.2	56.9	45.4	77.0	46.1	51.4	40.2	57.5	21.7	$10,376	$1,628	$8,748
Coldspring Intermediate	Public	3-5	1510 State Hwy 150	Coldspring	77331	San Jacinto County	Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 653-1152	330	22	14.8	66.1%	233 (70.6%)	41 (12.4%)	41 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	26.8	3641^st of 4675 public elementary schools	22.1%		17.2	4169^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.3%	528	35.0	28.5	37.1		40.5	22.0	26.8		21.7	$11,954	$1,131	$10,823
Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	125 Jones Ave	Coldspring	77331	San Jacinto County	Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 653-1187	449	28	16.1	70.2%	300 (66.8%)	68 (15.1%)	50 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)								(n/a)										$11,358	$2,124	$9,233
Shepherd Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	10300 Hwy 150	Shepherd	77371	San Jacinto County	Shepherd Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 628-3302	499	26	19.5	85.0%	244 (48.9%)	20 (4.0%)	198 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)								(n/a)										$10,257	$1,814	$8,443

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Grove Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Grove Elementary?

Students at Cedar Grove Elementary are 60% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Cedar Grove Elementary in?

Livingston Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Cedar Grove Elementary.

Is Cedar Grove Elementary a good school?

Cedar Grove Elementary ranks 1703^rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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