Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#3716 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
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 Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School is ranked #3716 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sloat (Commodore) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School?
402 students attend Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School?
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School part of?
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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