Enrollment
413
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Live Oak, CA
Live Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062205002614
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Live Oak, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 062205002614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Live Oak Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Live Oak Middle
Live Oak Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Live Oak, California, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,918 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,283.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Live Oak Unified also operates Luther Elementary (867 students) and Live Oak High (603 students) alongside Live Oak Middle.
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 Middle compares
Live Oak Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$15,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 22.5%
Asian 10.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Live Oak Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Live Oak Unified, which includes Live Oak Middle.
$15,510
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 66.8%
Federal 16.6%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Encinal Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Middle
How many students attend Live Oak Middle?
Live Oak Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Live Oak, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Middle?
71.2% of students at Live Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Live Oak, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Middle?
Live Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Live Oak Middle rank among public schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Live Oak, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Live Oak on the city page.
Is Live Oak Middle a good school?
Live Oak Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. 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 Live Oak Unified?
Besides Live Oak Middle, Live Oak Unified also operates Luther Elementary (867 students), Live Oak High (603 students), and Encinal Elementary (111 students). See the Live Oak Unified district page for the complete list.
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