Live Oak Elementary School

35194 Old Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70706

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary School, located on Old Highway 16 in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves as a foundational institution within the Livingston Parish Public School System. As part of a community known for its strong emphasis on family-oriented education and school spirit, the school caters to younger students in the Live Oak area. The campus is positioned in a growing suburban corridor, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to manage increasing enrollment while maintaining a neighborhood feel.

Academically, Live Oak Elementary focuses on building a strong core curriculum while encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities. The school is widely recognized for its high level of community and parental engagement, which is a hallmark of the Live Oak school cluster. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment and rigorous academic standards, the school aims to prepare its students for a seamless transition into the larger Live Oak middle and high school programs.

571

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	59
Black	59
Two or More	26

White
427 (74.8%)
Hispanic
59 (10.3%)
Black
59 (10.3%)
Two or More
26 (4.6%)

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:	Livingston Parish
Phone:	(225)665-6702
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 19

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 113