Live Oak Elementary

490 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary School, located in Castaic, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Castaic Union School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on developing the whole child by balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth. The campus is designed to be a community-centered space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, collaborate with peers, and build the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the Castaic Union School District, Live Oak Elementary integrates modern instructional practices and technology to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to cultivate a safe, vibrant atmosphere that promotes both personal character and academic excellence for all its pupils.

490

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	291
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	49

Hispanic
291 (59.4%)
White
129 (26.3%)
Two or More
49 (10.0%)
Black
11 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castaic Union
Phone:	(661)295-4540
Website:	http://castaicusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 70