- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallbrook, CA
Live Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350009817
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Fallbrook · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350009817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Live Oak Elementary grew from 644 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 061350009817 · Fallbrook, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 23.1:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
Live Oak Elementary grew from 644 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 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
- James E. Potte
James E. Potter Intermediate
828 students
- Mary Fay Pendl
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
820 students
- This school
Live Oak Elementary
717 students
- Fallbrook Stem
Fallbrook Stem Academy
600 students
- Maie Ellis Ele
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- William H. Fra
William H. Frazier Elementary
514 students
What this shows Live Oak Elementary reports 717 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$21,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 28.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Live Oak Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fallbrook Union Elementary reports $21,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fallbrook Stem Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H. Frazier Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Fallbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
Standard public school
600 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Maie Ellis Elementary
Alternative education program
560 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
William H. Frazier Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
La Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative education program
12 students 4:1 students per teacher
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative education program
3 students 3:1 students per teacher
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Elementary
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallbrook, CA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Elementary?
57.3% 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 59.6% of enrollment, in Fallbrook, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fallbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides Live Oak Elementary, Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students), Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students), and Fallbrook Stem Academy (600 students). See the Fallbrook Union Elementary district page for the complete list.