Enrollment
490
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Live Oak Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Live Oak Elementary
Live Oak Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Castaic, California, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #510.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Castaic's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students): Live Oak Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 25.3:1).
Castaic Union also operates Northlake Hills Elementary (556 students) and Castaic Middle (451 students) alongside Live Oak Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Live Oak Elementary compares
Live Oak Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castaic Union, which includes Live Oak Elementary.
$13,295
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.4%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~490 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Live Oak Elementary a good school?
Live Oak Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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