- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denham Springs, 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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000766
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Live Oak Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 220102000766 · Denham Springs, LA Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 21.1:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Live Oak Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 39.6 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
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 571
Live Oak Elementary School
571 students
What this shows Live Oak Elementary School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Elementary School compares
Live Oak Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,047
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Live Oak Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Denham Springs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Denham Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
North Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Gray's Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary School?
Live Oak Elementary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denham Springs, LA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Elementary School?
58.5% 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 White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Denham Springs, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Elementary School?
Live Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Denham Springs, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denham Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Live Oak Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.