Yamato Colony Elementary

www.livingstonusd.org

603 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Yamato Colony Elementary School is a public school located in Livingston, California, serving students within the Livingston Union School District. Named in honor of the historic Yamato Colony—a Japanese-American agricultural settlement that played a significant role in the region's development during the early 20th century—the school embraces a deep connection to its local history and the diverse community of the San Joaquin Valley.

The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster student growth and achievement. As part of the Livingston Union School District, Yamato Colony Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards, student engagement, and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its place within a tight-knit community, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, balancing traditional educational goals with a commitment to the cultural heritage of the Livingston area.

603

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yamato Colony Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	507
Black	3
Asian	77
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
507 (84.1 %)
Asian
77 (12.8 %)
White
12 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Livingston Union
Phone:	(209)394-5470
Website:	http://www.livingstonusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 96