Summary:
In zip code 70706 (Denham Springs, LA), there are two elementary schools serving grades PK through 4, both part of the highly-ranked Livingston Parish school district.
North Live Oak Elementary School is the standout school in this area, ranking 46th out of 690 elementary schools in Louisiana (93rd percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year. It achieved exceptional proficiency rates of 90% in English Language Arts and 87% in Mathematics, well above state and district averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.4%, far below the district average of 13.3% and state average of 22.5%. In contrast, Live Oak Elementary School ranks 72nd in the state (90th percentile) and shows a more mixed performance pattern. While still a strong school, Live Oak Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1%—more than double that of North Live Oak—and a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (79.51% free/reduced lunch vs. 65.04%).
Key differences emerge when comparing the two schools. North Live Oak demonstrates a clear upward trajectory, improving its state rank from the 84th to the 93rd percentile in three years, while Live Oak Elementary has remained relatively stagnant. Grade-level data reveals that North Live Oak's 4th graders outperform 3rd graders in math (93% vs. 83%) and social studies (86% vs. 65%), indicating effective student growth. Live Oak Elementary, however, shows a decline in math proficiency from 3rd to 4th grade (85% to 81%). The most striking finding is the chronic absenteeism gap: Live Oak Elementary's rate of 20.1% is likely a major factor holding back its academic performance, suggesting that addressing attendance could be the most impactful strategy for improvement. Both schools remain strong options within a top-tier district, but North Live Oak Elementary clearly leads in academic excellence and student engagement.
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