Lake Elementary School

4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lake Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2480 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lake Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Elementary School is ranked #2480 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breeze Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
688 students attend Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lake Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Elementary School part of?
Lake Elementary School is part of Vista Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Elementary School located?
Lake Elementary School is located in the Ocean Hills neighborhood of Vista, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ocean Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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