Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Elementary School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8899 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
83%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 #8899 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayview Elementary School, Betty Reid Soskin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
362 students attend Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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-6
What school district is Lake Elementary School part of?
Lake Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Lake Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 7/26/2011
My brother ans I went to this school. My Father Mr. Jimmie Puryear worked there as Head Coustodian for years.
Lake is a very good school. I loved my years at this school.
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