Very Good
#3079 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Live Oak Elementary
Elementary School · Fallbrook Union Elementary · Fallbrook, CA
A Fallbrook Union Elementary elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1978 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Math 42% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oak Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Live Oak Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,346
Median home value
$781,200
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| St. Peter the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Zion Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fallbrook Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak Elementary is listed in Fallbrook Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak Elementary
Live Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Fallbrook, CA, part of Fallbrook Union Elementary, serving approximately 682 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,079 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Live Oak Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak Elementary
What grades does Live Oak Elementary serve?
Live Oak Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary?
Live Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak Elementary rank in CA?
Live Oak Elementary ranks #3,079 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Live Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Live Oak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Live Oak Elementary a charter school?
No, Live Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak Elementary a Title I school?
No, Live Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak Elementary?
73.6% of students at Live Oak Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (760) 731-4430
- Area population (ZIP 92028)
- 50,905
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92028; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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