Live Oak Elementary

1916 Capitola Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831)475-2000

lo.losd.ca

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary, located on Capitola Road in Santa Cruz, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Live Oak School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, Live Oak Elementary places a strong value on community and parent involvement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between families and educators is essential for student growth. The campus offers various programs and resources designed to nurture a sense of belonging and curiosity among its pupils. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to provide every student with the tools necessary to become responsible, engaged members of the Santa Cruz community.

352

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	263
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
263 (74.7 %)
White
73 (20.7 %)
Two or More
7 (2.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Live Oak Elementary
Phone:	(831)475-2000
Website:	http://lo.losd.ca
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 83

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 47