Ruth Livingston Elementary School

2515 North Road 84

School District

Pasco
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on August 05, 2021

I have had 2 of my kids go to Livingston. My oldest was in Hi-Cap, he was challenged and now he continues to be in Hi-Cap in middle school. My daughter has had an IEP since 2nd grade, I had voiced my concerns regarding her being behind. I will say I felt her 1st grade teacher was not very understanding and just judged her as lazy but out of all the teachers that is the only one I had an issue, all the other teachers my kids have had have been wonderful! My youngest is now ready to start kinder this year. Mr. Jisa the current principal is great!
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2018

Most of the staff members I’ve encountered at this school have no etiquette. I do not believe all who work here are happy to be in the positions they are in. This is evident with the way the staff treat parents when we come to the school. Manners and respect would be nice please.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

Great school, friendly, professional and I feel welcomed. I like how the playgrounds are separate. The teachers and staff work with the parents on issues. The curriculum is something decided on by the district and the teachers have to follow suit. If you want to be in a less crowded school with a higher curriculum move to Richland or bring it up with the Pasco School District.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2011

This school is an excellent school. We currently bought a new home, and we wouldn't look outside of the school boundaries because we wanted our kids to continue to go to Livingston. I personally know at least 3 other families that have moved within the school boundaries for the same reason. My kids are excelling in reading, math, and science. Also, while the need to prepare students for the MSP, they do not teach to the test. My children are learning problem solving, and Livingston staff are giving my children ample tools in their skill belts. (It is overcrowded, it is impossible to pass school bonds in Pasco. It's ridiculous.)
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2011

Too many party/pizza days. The teaching is grossly behind compared to other schools in the area. My child regularly comes home to inform me that she did not read or do math and they they celebrated (another) classmates birthday. School is for education. I am very disappointed.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2011

Ruth Livingston is a dissapointment to students and parents. It is grossly overcrowded due to the huge surge of low income families. It leaves me speechless that they cater to them in the first place when they are clearly bringing down the other childrens education.