- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Pablo, CA
Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255005041
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in San Pablo · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Pablo, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lake Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063255005041 · San Pablo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 21.9:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Lake Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 350
Lake Elementary
350 students
What this shows Lake Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Elementary compares
Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
Asian 8.3%
African American 5.1%
White 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Lake Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in San Pablo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Beta Academy
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Montalvin Manor Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Dover Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Edward M. Downer Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bayview Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Tara Hills Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Elementary
How many students attend Lake Elementary?
Lake Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Pablo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Elementary?
53.9% of students at Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in San Pablo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Elementary?
Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Pablo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Pablo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Pablo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Lake Elementary, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.