- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, GA
Live Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130393003876
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393003876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Live Oak Elementary held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 130393003876 · Covington, GA Other · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 20.3:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
Live Oak Elementary held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
2,499 students
- Alcovy High Sc
Alcovy High School
1,968 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,590 students
- Newton County
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
1,095 students
- This school 936
Live Oak Elementary
936 students
- Liberty Middle 894
Liberty Middle School
894 students
What this shows Live Oak Elementary reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Elementary compares
Live Oak Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$14,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.8%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Live Oak Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton County reports $14,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Covington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
721 students 16:1 students per teacher
West Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
698 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~936 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Elementary
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has 936 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Elementary?
85.0% of students at Live Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Elementary is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Covington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Live Oak Elementary, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Alcovy High School (1,968 students), and Eastside High School (1,590 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.