Live Oak Elementary

936 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary School, located at 500 Kirkland Rd in Covington, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Newton County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on core curriculum development while encouraging social and emotional growth. With a commitment to academic excellence, the faculty and staff work to provide diverse instructional opportunities that cater to the varying needs of their student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, Live Oak Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators and parents. The school frequently promotes a culture of inclusivity and school spirit, aiming to prepare students for success in their future middle school endeavors. By utilizing various educational resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, the school remains a staple of the Covington community, striving to help every child reach their full potential.

936

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	62
Black	791
Asian	5
Two or More	45
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
791 (84.5%)
Hispanic
62 (6.6%)
Two or More
45 (4.8%)
White
27 (2.9%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Newton County
Phone:	(678)625-6654
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	936
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 155