SOUTH LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Live Oak Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Watson, LA with about 472 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 25 teachers, South Live Oak Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
South Live Oak Elementary School, located in Watson, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local Livingston Parish Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the elementary grades. By prioritizing core subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student engagement and parental involvement, which are central to the culture of the Watson community. With a focus on high standards and a nurturing faculty, South Live Oak Elementary emphasizes both traditional educational excellence and the development of character. Its location on Cecil Drive places it centrally within the suburban growth of the area, making it an integral part of the daily life and educational landscape for families in the region.
For more information, contact South Live Oak Elementary School at (225) 667-9330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-9330
SOUTH LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Watson, LA with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Livingston Parish
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 472 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.