Live Oak Elementary School

Summary:

Live Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, Georgia, serving 805 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Dougherty County School District.

Despite being part of the Dougherty County district, Live Oak Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.6% of 3rd graders, 15.1% of 4th graders, and 35.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, lagging behind the Dougherty County averages of 20.7%, 22.1%, and 31.1%, respectively. Live Oak's statewide ranking of 990 out of 1,248 elementary schools places it in the bottom 20% in Georgia. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

When comparing Live Oak Elementary to other schools in the Dougherty County district, it becomes clear that the school is one of the lower-performing options. For example, Lamar Reese School of the Arts and Lake Park Elementary School, both within 8 miles of Live Oak, significantly outperform it in academic metrics. This consistent low performance suggests Live Oak Elementary may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, likely exacerbated by the high-poverty student population and potential resource allocation concerns.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4529 Gillionville Rd
       Albany, GA  31721


(229) 431-1209

District: Dougherty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
990th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Live Oak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Merry Acres Middle School
High:    Westover High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  805

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.6%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Live Oak Elementary School ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.29. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Live Oak Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dougherty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty County 165th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Live Oak Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 57.20 583rd 1183 50.7%
2011 60.11 572nd 1212 52.8%
2012 58.95 597th 1201 50.3%
2013 60.72 585th 1225 52.2%
2014 48.92 757th 1231 38.5%
2015 29.49 871st 1240 29.8%
2016 24.47 921st 1233 25.3%
2017 18.65 995th 1205 17.4%
2018 24.05 915th 1209 24.3%
2019 27.72 891st 1234 27.8%
2021 22.33 922nd 1214 24.1%
2022 20.83 981st 1244 21.1%
2023 19.16 1020th 1242 17.9%
2024 21.29 990th 1248 20.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Live Oak Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 107 470 5 3 0 n/a n/a 5 590
2009 78 465 7 6 0 n/a n/a 8 564
2010 69 430 4 11 0 1 10 0 525
2011 55 436 1 10 1 1 7 0 511
2012 36 436 0 10 1 2 5 0 490
2013 28 446 0 9 0 2 9 0 494
2014 26 606 1 8 1 1 8 0 651
2015 23 638 1 10 1 0 9 0 682
2016 19 666 0 15 1 0 13 0 714
2017 27 636 0 11 1 0 10 0 685
2018 24 610 1 10 2 0 20 0 667
2019 32 660 2 14 0 0 24 0 732
2020 36 673 3 19 0 0 21 0 752
2021 28 664 1 26 0 0 26 0 745
2022 26 702 4 34 0 0 23 0 789
2023 21 721 4 35 0 0 24 0 805

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Live Oak Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 590 34.0 17.4 61
2009 564 35.0 16.1 68.2
2010 525 29.3 17.9 71
2011 511 29.8 17.1 75.7
2012 490 27.8 17.6 76.1
2013 494 28.3 17.4 81.2
2014 651 34.3 18.9 99.5
2015 682 37.0 18.4 100
2016 714 36.0 19.8 99.6
2017 685 39.0 17.5 100
2018 667 38.0 17.5 n/a
2019 732 41.0 17.8 100
2020 752 41.5 18.1 100
2021 745 44.5 16.7 100
2022 789 45.0 17.5 n/a
2023 805 52.0 15.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Live Oak Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 590 34.0 17.4 61
2009 564 35.0 16.1 68.2
2010 525 29.3 17.9 71
2011 511 29.8 17.1 75.7
2012 490 27.8 17.6 76.1
2013 494 28.3 17.4 81.2
2014 651 34.3 18.9 99.5
2015 682 37.0 18.4 100
2016 714 36.0 19.8 99.6
2017 685 39.0 17.5 100
2018 667 38.0 17.5 n/a
2019 732 41.0 17.8 100
2020 752 41.5 18.1 100
2021 745 44.5 16.7 100
2022 789 45.0 17.5 n/a
2023 805 52.0 15.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Live Oak Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $985 (11.3%) $7,748 (88.7%) $8,733
2018 $1,028 (11.2%) $8,137 (88.8%) $9,164
2019 $1,089 (11.0%) $8,774 (89.0%) $9,863

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Live Oak Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 891st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1020th of 1242 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Live Oak Elementary School)29.712.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)19.221.3
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Live Oak Elementary School)72.518.2
 54.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)35.826.6
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Live Oak Elementary School)23.121.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)22.919.8
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Live Oak Elementary School)48.726.2
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)34.227.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Live Oak Elementary School)27.422.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)26.223.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Live Oak Elementary School)7.37.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)19.814.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Live Oak Elementary School)18.528.7
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Dougherty County)26.527.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students732805
 10%
African American660721
 9.2%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1435
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White3221
 34.4%
Two or More Races2424
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Live Oak Elementary School

Students who attend Live Oak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Merry Acres Middle School
High : Westover High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 805 students attended Live Oak Elementary School.

Students at Live Oak Elementary School are 90% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

Live Oak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Georgia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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