Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Firstline Live Oak ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 10%
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Firstline Live Oak's student population of 320 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Firstline Live Oak is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
64%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Firstline Live Oak?
320 students attend Firstline Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Firstline Live Oak students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Firstline Live Oak?
Firstline Live Oak has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Firstline Live Oak offer ?
Firstline Live Oak offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Firstline Live Oak part of?
Firstline Live Oak is part of Firstline Live Oak School District.
In what neighborhood is Firstline Live Oak located?
Firstline Live Oak is located in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Irish Channel.
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