- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Los Angeles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061944008861
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Los Angeles Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Los Angeles Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Los Angeles Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Keppel Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061944008861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Lake Los Angeles Elementary grew from 474 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 061944008861 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 26.6:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Daisy Gibson Elementary (714 students)
Lake Los Angeles Elementary grew from 474 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Los Angeles Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daisy Gibson E
Daisy Gibson Elementary
714 students
- Alpine Element
Alpine Elementary
591 students
- This school
Lake Los Angeles Elementary
533 students
- Pearblossom El
Pearblossom Elementary
435 students
- Antelope Eleme
Antelope Elementary
286 students
- Keppel Academy 233
Keppel Academy
233 students
What this shows Lake Los Angeles Elementary reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Los Angeles Elementary compares
Lake Los Angeles Elementary is a growing 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$18,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 5.3%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Lake Los Angeles Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keppel Union Elementary reports $18,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Los Angeles Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Gibson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearblossom Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antelope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keppel Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Los Angeles Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
1,027 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
962 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
945 students 27:1 students per teacher
Gregg Anderson Academy
Standard public school
893 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Vista Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Palmdale Learning Plaza
Standard public school
800 students 22.9:1 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Los Angeles Elementary
How many students attend Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
Lake Los Angeles Elementary has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Los Angeles Elementary is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
69.6% of students at Lake Los Angeles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Los Angeles Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
Lake Los Angeles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Los Angeles Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Los Angeles Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Keppel Union Elementary?
Besides Lake Los Angeles Elementary, Keppel Union Elementary also operates Daisy Gibson Elementary (714 students), Alpine Elementary (591 students), and Pearblossom Elementary (435 students). See the Keppel Union Elementary district page for the complete list.