- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado Hills, CA
Lake Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063231010017
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Forest Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in El Dorado Hills · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Forest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Forest Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA.
School address
District: Rescue Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063231010017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Lake Forest Elementary shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 063231010017 · El Dorado Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 19.1:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Marina Village Middle (750 students)
Lake Forest Elementary shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marina Village
Marina Village Middle
750 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
527 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
521 students
- Rescue Element
Rescue Elementary
519 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Middle
470 students
- This school
Lake Forest Elementary
421 students
What this shows Lake Forest Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Forest Elementary compares
Lake Forest Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$12,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Lake Forest Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Rescue Union Elementary reports $12,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Village Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rescue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in El Dorado Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Standard public school
692 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Silva Valley Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Oak Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 24.8:1 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Forest Elementary
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Forest Elementary?
9.7% of students at Lake Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Forest Elementary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in El Dorado Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Forest Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Dorado Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Forest Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, 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 El Dorado Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Rescue Union Elementary?
Besides Lake Forest Elementary, Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students), Lakeview Elementary (527 students), and Jackson Elementary (521 students). See the Rescue Union Elementary district page for the complete list.