Live Oaks School

www.milforded.org/

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Live Oaks School, located on Merwin Avenue in Milford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Live Oaks School places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Milford community. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and dedicated faculty support, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. As part of the Milford Public Schools system, Live Oaks benefits from a broader network of district resources dedicated to continuous improvement and student achievement.

287

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oaks School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	27
Black	12
Asian	29
Two or More	18

White
201 (70.0 %)
Asian
29 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.4 %)
Two or More
18 (6.3 %)
Black
12 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3564
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 53

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 44