- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buda, TX
Live Oak Academy
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480001008835
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Live Oak Academy held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 480001008835 · Buda, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 13.1:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Live Oak Academy held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 184
Live Oak Academy
184 students
What this shows Live Oak Academy reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Academy compares
Live Oak Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 20.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Live Oak Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Live Oak Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Academy
How many students attend Live Oak Academy?
Live Oak Academy has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Academy is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Academy?
28.0% of students at Live Oak Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Academy?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Buda, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Academy?
Live Oak Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Live Oak Academy rank among high schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Live Oak Academy, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.