Live Oak Elementary School

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Live Oak Elementary School, located at 4529 Gillionville Rd in Albany, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dougherty County School System. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to students in their formative elementary years. By focusing on core curriculum standards and essential skill-building, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Live Oak Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and school culture. The staff typically prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to create a supportive network for students. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can explore their interests, develop social competencies, and establish a positive trajectory for their future education.

805

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Live Oak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	35
Black	721
Asian	4
Two or More	24

Black
721 (89.6 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.3 %)
Two or More
24 (3.0 %)
White
21 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	No
District:	Dougherty County
Phone:	(229)431-1209
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	833
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 133