Enrollment
867
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Live Oak, CA
Luther Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luther Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062205002616
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Live Oak, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 062205002616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther Elementary
Luther Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Live Oak, California, enrolling 867 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 867 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,356 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (22%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 867 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% 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.
Among Live Oak's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nuestro Elementary (170 students): Luther Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
Live Oak Unified also operates Live Oak High (603 students) and Live Oak Middle (413 students) alongside Luther Elementary.
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 Luther Elementary compares
Luther Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.6%
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 867 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 60.6%
White 22.1%
Asian 13.1%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Luther Elementary 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 Luther Elementary.
$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 Luther Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encinal Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Oak Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Elementary'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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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 elementary schools in Live Oak
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~867 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Luther Elementary
How many students attend Luther Elementary?
Luther Elementary has 867 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Live Oak, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luther Elementary?
72.3% of students at Luther Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luther Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Live Oak, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Elementary?
Luther Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Luther Elementary rank among elementary schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Live Oak on the city page.
Is Luther Elementary a good school?
Luther Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Luther Elementary, Live Oak Unified also operates Live Oak High (603 students), Live Oak Middle (413 students), and Encinal Elementary (111 students). See the Live Oak Unified district page for the complete list.
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