- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watson, LA
Live Oak Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220102002435
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Watson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Junior High has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Junior High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watson, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102002435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Live Oak Junior High held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 220102002435 · Watson, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 18.7:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Live Oak Junior High held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Junior High 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 654
Live Oak Junior High
654 students
What this shows Live Oak Junior High reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Junior High compares
Live Oak Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Live Oak Junior High 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 Junior High 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak Junior High'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Junior High
How many students attend Live Oak Junior High?
Live Oak Junior High has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Junior High is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Junior High?
50.9% of students at Live Oak Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Junior High is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Watson, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Junior High?
Live Oak Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Junior High rank among public schools in Watson?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Junior High ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Live Oak Junior High, 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.