- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Ramon, CA
Live Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063513011880
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513011880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Live Oak Elementary shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 063513011880 · San Ramon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 18.3:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Live Oak Elementary shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 24.9 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
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 438
Live Oak Elementary
438 students
What this shows Live Oak Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Elementary compares
Live Oak Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the California average of 55.5%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,351
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.4%
White 9.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Live Oak Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in San Ramon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Quail Run Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Twin Creeks Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Golden View Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Coyote Creek Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Montevideo Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Walt Disney Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 26.1:1 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Elementary
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Ramon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher 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 Elementary?
6.3% 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 Asian at 72.4% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Live Oak Elementary, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.