- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulare, CA
Live Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063987009647
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987009647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Live Oak Middle grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 063987009647 · Tulare, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 22.9:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Live Oak Middle grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 20.1 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
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- This school
Live Oak Middle
458 students
What this shows Live Oak Middle reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Middle compares
Live Oak Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 22.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Live Oak Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Larger | Lower 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
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Tulare
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Middle
How many students attend Live Oak Middle?
Live Oak Middle has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Middle?
63.2% 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 71.4% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Middle?
Live Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 middle schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Tulare, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Live Oak Middle, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.