LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Live Oak Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newton County school district, located in Covington, GA with about 1,144 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, Live Oak Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Live Oak Elementary School, located at 500 Kirkland Rd in Covington, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Newton County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on core curriculum development while encouraging social and emotional growth. With a commitment to academic excellence, the faculty and staff work to provide diverse instructional opportunities that cater to the varying needs of their student population.
Beyond classroom instruction, Live Oak Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators and parents. The school frequently promotes a culture of inclusivity and school spirit, aiming to prepare students for success in their future middle school endeavors. By utilizing various educational resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, the school remains a staple of the Covington community, striving to help every child reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Live Oak Elementary at (678) 625-6654 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, GA with about 1,144 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newton County
- Total Students:
- 1,144
- Teachers:
- 65.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,144 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.