Jackson Elementary School vs. Lake Forest Elementary School
Should you attend Jackson Elementary School or Lake Forest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lake Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
496 students
418 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
20 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1593 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
61%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
107
65
Grade 1 Students
75
64
Grade 2 Students
78
72
Grade 3 Students
85
62
Grade 4 Students
71
87
Grade 5 Students
80
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
11%
5%


% Hispanic
15%
17%


% Black
n/a
1%


% White
72%
74%


% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.45
0.42


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
11%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%

