- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Live Oak Middle held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062205002614 · Live Oak, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18.8:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Luther Elementary (867 students)
Live Oak Middle held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Luther Element
Luther Elementary
867 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
603 students
- This school
Live Oak Middle
413 students
- Encinal Elemen 111
Encinal Elementary
111 students
- Live Oak Alter 57
Live Oak Alternative
57 students
- Valley Oak Con 19
Valley Oak Continuation High
19 students
What this shows Live Oak Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Middle compares
Live Oak Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Live Oak Unified reports $17,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.