- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, CA
Lake Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060243012032
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hills Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 43
- elementary schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243012032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lake Hills Elementary held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 060243012032 · Riverside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 24.5:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
Lake Hills Elementary held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- La Sierra High
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- This school 638
Lake Hills Elementary
638 students
What this shows Lake Hills Elementary reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hills Elementary compares
Lake Hills 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 17.9%
Asian 17.9%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Lake Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
1,033 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
864 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Highgrove Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 25.6:1 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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hills Elementary
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary?
Lake Hills Elementary has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hills Elementary?
40.2% of students at Lake Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hills Elementary?
Lake Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvord Unified?
Besides Lake Hills Elementary, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), Hillcrest High (1,780 students), and La Sierra High (1,514 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.