Winter Gardens Elementary School

8501 Pueblo Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Winter Gardens Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winter Gardens Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Winter Gardens Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
35-39%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winter Gardens 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 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
25-29%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winter Gardens 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winter Gardens Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Winter Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winter Gardens Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Winter Gardens 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
24%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winter Gardens 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
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winter Gardens 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School?
298 students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Winter Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Gardens Elementary School?
Winter Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winter Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Winter Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Winter Gardens Elementary School part of?
Winter Gardens Elementary School is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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