For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,727 students in Live Oak Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Live Oak Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,727 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Live Oak Elementary School District, which is ranked #672 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#666 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)80-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
19 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
977 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
56%
# Black Students
40 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
563 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
33%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
243
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,753 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,523
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,753
$18,236
Best Live Oak Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
966 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0111
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0111
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1916 Capitola Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-2000
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-2000
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1959 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-2063
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-2063
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ocean Alternative Education Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #66.
Shoreline Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
855 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6565
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
984-1 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6333
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Live Oak Elementary School District?
Live Oak Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,727 students.
What is the rank of Live Oak Elementary School District?
Live Oak Elementary School District is ranked #672 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Live Oak Elementary School District?
57% of Live Oak Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Live Oak Elementary School District?
Live Oak Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Live Oak Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,753 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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