Enrollment
421
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Forest Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado Hills, California, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the California average.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 729 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #706, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 679 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rescue Union Elementary spends $11,860 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Dorado Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students): Lake Forest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 23.1:1).
Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students) and Lakeview Elementary (527 students) alongside Lake Forest Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Forest Elementary compares
Lake Forest Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rescue Union Elementary, which includes Lake Forest Elementary.
$11,860
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Forest Elementary a good school?
Lake Forest Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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