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#6035 of 8,552 schools in TX
Live Oak EL
Elementary School · Round Rock ISD · Austin, TX
A Round Rock ISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8607 ANDERSON MILL RD, Austin, TX 78729
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oak EL score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Live Oak EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,589
Median home value
$434,500
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78729; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Casa De Ninos Bilingual Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Forest North ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Jollyville ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 608 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Round Rock ISD
- Schools in district
- 60
- Rank in district
- #44 of 55
- District spending per student
- $10,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak EL is listed in ROUND ROCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak EL
Live Oak EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Round Rock ISD, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,035 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak EL
What grades does Live Oak EL serve?
Live Oak EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Live Oak EL?
Live Oak EL has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak EL is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak EL rank in TX?
Live Oak EL ranks #6,035 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Live Oak EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Live Oak EL a charter school?
No, Live Oak EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak EL a Title I school?
No, Live Oak EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak EL?
42.5% of students at Live Oak EL 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (512) 428-3800
- Area population (ZIP 78729)
- 30,440
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78729; 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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