Excellent
#171 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 13% in state
South Live Oak Elementary School
Elementary School · Livingston Parish · Watson, LA
A Livingston Parish elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 500, Watson, LA 70786
- Math 65% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Live Oak Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| North Live Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–K | 4.5 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Freshwater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 290 | 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
- #3 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
South Live Oak Elementary School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Live Oak Elementary School
South Live Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Watson, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 574 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Live Oak Elementary School
What grades does South Live Oak Elementary School serve?
South Live Oak Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend South Live Oak Elementary School?
South Live Oak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Live Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Live Oak Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Live Oak Elementary School rank in LA?
South Live Oak Elementary School ranks #171 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is South Live Oak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Live Oak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 South Live Oak Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Live Oak Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Live Oak Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Live Oak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Live Oak Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Live Oak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Live Oak Elementary School?
56.3% of students at South 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
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (225) 667-9330
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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