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#531 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 41% in state
Live Oak Elementary School
Elementary School · Livingston Parish · Watson, LA
A Livingston Parish elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 620, Watson, LA 70786
- Math 50% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oak Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Live Oak Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Live Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| North Live Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–K | 5.0 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Eastside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #20 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak Elementary School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak Elementary School
Live Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Watson, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 576 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak Elementary School
What grades does Live Oak Elementary School serve?
Live Oak Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Live Oak Elementary School?
Live Oak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School is 14.8:1. 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 School rank in LA?
Live Oak Elementary School ranks #531 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Live Oak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Live Oak Elementary School a charter school?
No, Live Oak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Live Oak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak Elementary School?
72.6% of students at Live Oak Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (225) 665-6702
- Area population (ZIP 70786)
- 0
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70786; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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