- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Live Oak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087001176
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #13 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087001176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Live Oak Elementary School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 220087001176 · Lafayette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 17.9:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Live Oak Elementary School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 520
Live Oak Elementary School
520 students
What this shows Live Oak Elementary School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Elementary School compares
Live Oak Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 14.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Live Oak Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Live Oak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary School?
Live Oak Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Live Oak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Elementary School is African American at 66.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Elementary School?
Live Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Live Oak Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.