Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Live Oak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Live Oak Elementary School serves the northern part of Lafayette, LA, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Most families can reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the farthest boundaries located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Live Oak Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Live Oak Elementary focuses on preparing all students to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Live Oak Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
66%
42%
White
14%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Live Oak Elementary School is ranked #801 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Live Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Live Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary School?
520 students attend Live Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Live Oak Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Live Oak Elementary School?
Live Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Live Oak Elementary School offer ?
Live Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Live Oak Elementary School part of?
Live Oak Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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