South Live Oak Elementary School

8400 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Live Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Live Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Live Oak Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

South Live Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Live Oak Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#197 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
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43%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Live Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
8%
41%
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White
80%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Live Oak Elementary School's ranking?
South Live Oak Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are South Live Oak Elementary School often compared to?
South Live Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend South Live Oak Elementary School?
574 students attend South Live Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Live Oak Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Live Oak Elementary School?
South Live Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Live Oak Elementary School offer ?
South Live Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is South Live Oak Elementary School part of?
South Live Oak Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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