- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castaic, CA
Live Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060774009341
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Castaic · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Castaic, CA.
School address
District: Castaic Union · California
NCES ID 060774009341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Live Oak Elementary grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 060774009341 · Castaic, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 25.8:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students)
Live Oak Elementary grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northlake Hill
Northlake Hills Elementary
556 students
- This school
Live Oak Elementary
490 students
- Castaic Middle
Castaic Middle
451 students
- Castaic Elemen
Castaic Elementary
417 students
What this shows Live Oak Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Elementary compares
Live Oak Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$15,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 26.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Live Oak Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castaic Union reports $15,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Live Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castaic Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castaic Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Castaic
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Elementary
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castaic, CA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Elementary?
35.1% of students at Live Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Castaic, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Live Oak Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Castaic, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Castaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Castaic Union?
Besides Live Oak Elementary, Castaic Union also operates Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students), Castaic Middle (451 students), and Castaic Elementary (417 students). See the Castaic Union district page for the complete list.