- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
South Live Oak Elementary School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 220102000233 · Watson, LA Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
South Live Oak Elementary School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Live Oak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 509
South Live Oak Elementary School
509 students
What this shows South Live Oak Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Live Oak Elementary School compares
South Live Oak Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,006
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~509 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 61.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.