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Live Oak Elementary

Live Oak Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 1916 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3011

(831) 475-2000 · lo.losd.ca

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6/10
#2765
Rank 2765 out of 5,722
Top 48%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3024 · 47th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2758 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #2335 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Live Oak Elementary sits in the laid-back, beachy Live Oak neighborhood just east of downtown Santa Cruz, where surf culture meets tight-knit community vibes. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a quiet strength — fitting for a community so connected to the natural world and the coastline just minutes away. Families who love the outdoor, bohemian Santa Cruz lifestyle and want a neighborhood school with a genuine community feel will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

173 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
128 (74%)
White
38 (22%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners82 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged122 (71%)
Students with Disabilities30 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

362
Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #928 · 85th percentile

183 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found