Enrollment
509
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watson, LA
South Live Oak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Live Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000233
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Live Oak Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Watson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Live Oak Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Live Oak Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Watson, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Live Oak Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Live Oak Elementary School
South Live Oak Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Watson, Louisiana, enrolling 509 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 372 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #369, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% 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.
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside South Live Oak Elementary School.
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 South Live Oak Elementary School compares
South Live Oak Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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
White 78.6%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, South Live Oak Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes South Live Oak Elementary School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 South Live Oak Elementary School 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Live Oak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Live Oak Elementary School
How many students attend South Live Oak Elementary School?
South Live Oak Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watson, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Live Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Live Oak Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 South Live Oak Elementary School?
49.8% of students at South Live Oak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Live Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Live Oak Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Watson, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Live Oak Elementary School?
South Live Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Live Oak Elementary School rank among public schools in Watson?
By Resource Investment Index, South Live Oak Elementary School ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Watson on the city page.
Is South Live Oak Elementary School a good school?
South Live Oak Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides South Live Oak Elementary School, 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.
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