Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Firstline Live Oak ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
64%
41%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Firstline Live Oak School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firstline Live Oak's ranking?
Firstline Live Oak is ranked #993 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Firstline Live Oak?
320 students attend Firstline Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Firstline Live Oak students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firstline Live Oak?
Firstline Live Oak has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Firstline Live Oak offer ?
Firstline Live Oak offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Firstline Live Oak part of?
Firstline Live Oak is part of Firstline Live Oak School District.
In what neighborhood is Firstline Live Oak located?
Firstline Live Oak is located in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Irish Channel.
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