Live Oak Elementary School

1916 Capitola Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Tel: (831) 475-2000

lo.losd.ca

Live Oak Elementary School serves 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

305 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Live Oak Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Live Oak Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Live Oak Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

50-54%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

60-64%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Live Oak Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

73%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

15%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Live Oak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

62%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Live Oak Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Live Oak Elementary School often compared to?

Live Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Acres Elementary School, Main Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Live Oak Elementary School?

305 students attend Live Oak Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Live Oak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak Elementary School?

Live Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Live Oak Elementary School offer ?

Live Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Live Oak Elementary School part of?

Live Oak Elementary School is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education