Very Good
#2738 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 32% in state
Timber Creek EL
Elementary School · LIVINGSTON ISD
P O BOX 1297, Livingston, TX 77351
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
1st – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,738 of 8,552
In Livingston
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
LIVINGSTON ISD
Equity
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Timber Creek EL
Elementary School in Livingston · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Timber Creek EL
Timber Creek EL is a public elementary school in Livingston, TX, part of LIVINGSTON ISD. Timber Creek EL serves approximately 528 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Timber Creek EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,738 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Timber Creek EL show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.6
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Timber Creek EL — Students at Timber Creek EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Timber Creek EL Compares
See how Timber Creek EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
P O BOX 1297, Livingston, TX 77351
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Timber Creek EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CEDAR GROVE EL (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ONALASKA EL (rated 7.5/10, 12.3 miles away, in nearby Onalaska), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CREEKSIDE EL (rated 7.4/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Livingston, see our Livingston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CEDAR GROVE EL Livingston | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| LIVINGSTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Livingston | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| PINE RIDGE PRI Livingston | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| LIVINGSTON J H Livingston | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| CREEKSIDE EL Livingston | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| LIVINGSTON H S Livingston | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| LIVINGSTON H S ACADEMY Livingston | 1.6 mi | — |
| EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Livingston | 5.3 mi | 5.1 |
| GOODRICH EL Goodrich | 7.4 mi | 4.0 |
| GOODRICH H S Goodrich | 7.4 mi | 8.1 |
| GOODRICH MIDDLE Goodrich | 7.4 mi | 5.2 |
| LEGGETT EL Leggett | 8.4 mi | 4.8 |
| LEGGETT H S Leggett | 8.4 mi | 7.3 |
| ONALASKA EL Onalaska | 12.3 mi | 7.5 |
| ONALASKA JR/SR HIGH Onalaska | 13.1 mi | 7.9 |
| COLDSPRING INT Coldspring | 14.1 mi | 4.5 |
| SHEPHERD PRI Shepherd | 15.3 mi | 4.6 |
| STREET EL Coldspring | 14.2 mi | 5.2 |
| SHEPHERD MIDDLE Shepherd | 15.4 mi | 4.1 |
| LINCOLN J H Coldspring | 14.2 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77351 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,710
Median Home Value
$163,500
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
Population
35,828
College Educated
15.1%
Homeownership
78.1%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
44.4
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| ABERNATHY EL Abernathy, TX | 7.3 |
| ACADEMY AT NOLA DUNN Burleson, TX | 7.3 |
| ALFONSO RAMIREZ EL Edinburg, TX | 7.3 |
| ANNE L MAGEE EL Edinburg, TX | 7.3 |
| ANNETTE PERRY EL Mansfield, TX | 7.3 |
| AUGUSTO GUERRA EL Alamo, TX | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Timber Creek EL
What grades does Timber Creek EL serve?
Timber Creek EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Timber Creek EL?
Timber Creek EL has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek EL is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Timber Creek EL rank in TX?
Timber Creek EL ranks #2,738 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Timber Creek EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Timber Creek EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Timber Creek EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timber Creek EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Timber Creek EL a charter school?
No, Timber Creek EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Timber Creek EL a Title I school?
No, Timber Creek EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timber Creek EL?
77.1% of students at Timber Creek EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (936) 328-1000
Resources & Links
District
LIVINGSTON ISD- District Enrollment
- 4,052
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,767
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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