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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIVINGSTON CO. R-III·NCES 290879000265

LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.

205 WAITE ST, CHULA, MO 64635 · (660) 639-3135 · Livingston County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL46 STUDENTS
Enrollment
46
Elementary
STATE 315
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
7 FTE teachers
STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
31 students
STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
11
Grade 3
5
Grade 4
5
Grade 5
5
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
3
Student demographics
White
3576%
STATE 67%
Hispanic
49%
STATE 9%
Two+
715%
STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1635%
Female
3065%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
46
-28 (-38%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
was 9.3:1
% White
76%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.

LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. is a rural-scale elementary school in CHULA, Missouri, one of the schools within LIVINGSTON CO. R-III. The school teaches 46 students in grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 85% smaller than the state mean of about 315.

LIVINGSTON CO. R-III is the operating authority for LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM., handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Demographically, LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. reports that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 15% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 91% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.9:1. The state averages around 12.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 67% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Livingston County runs at roughly 46%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, census data for Livingston County shows median household earnings sit near $63,627, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. is one of 10 public schools in Livingston County (combined enrollment of about 1,651 students).

The closest other public school is LAREDO ELEM., roughly 7.5 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.'s enrollment has decreased 38% since 2018, when it stood at 74 (now 46). White enrollment moved from 99% to 76% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 6.9:1 in 2025.

On this page, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Livingston County at a glance

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Population
14,364
Census ACS
Median income
$63,627
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,651 students

Quick facts

School name
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.
District
LIVINGSTON CO. R-III
Address
205 WAITE ST, CHULA, MO 64635
Phone
(660) 639-3135
County
Livingston County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
46
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
6.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
31 (67%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
290879000265
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.
What is the total enrollment at LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.?
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. enrolls approximately 46 students in grades PK-08.
Is LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. have?
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1.
What is the student diversity at LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.?
Student demographics at LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. are roughly 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM.?
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. is overseen by LIVINGSTON CO. R-III in Livingston County.
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