Live Oak Elementary School

3020 N University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary School, located at 3020 N. University Ave in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a public school serving the local community within the Lafayette Parish School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its diverse student population. With a focus on foundational education, the faculty and staff work to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Live Oak Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically organizes various extracurricular activities and family-oriented programs designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the home. By prioritizing clear communication and a positive school culture, the administration aims to create a safe, inclusive space where children from the North Lafayette area are encouraged to reach their full potential.

520

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	91
Black	345
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Black
345 (66.3%)
Hispanic
91 (17.5%)
White
73 (14.0%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 69

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Live Oak Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Live Oak Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	45.4%
Male	284	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)