Enrollment
1,392
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Watson, LA
Live Oak High School
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220102000767
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Watson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak High 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 High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watson, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Live Oak High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Live Oak High School
Live Oak High School is a large high school in Watson, Louisiana, enrolling 1,392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,392 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 44 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Live Oak High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Live Oak High School compares
Live Oak High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 43.1% | ▼ 31% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,392
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
26.4%
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
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Live Oak High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 44
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Live Oak High School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Live Oak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Live Oak High School
How many students attend Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School has 1,392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watson, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High 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 High School?
43.1% of students at Live Oak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak High School?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Watson, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Live Oak High School rank among public schools in Watson?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watson on the city page.
Is Live Oak High School a good school?
Live Oak High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Live Oak High School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Denham Springs Junior High School (811 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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