- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeside, CA
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Farms Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062079002493
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Farms Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Farms Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Farms Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079002493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lakeside Farms Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 062079002493 · Lakeside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 23.8:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Lakeside Farms Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Farms Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
724 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Middle
713 students
- This school
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- Lemon Crest El
Lemon Crest Elementary
437 students
What this shows Lakeside Farms Elementary reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Farms Elementary compares
Lakeside Farms 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lakeside Farms Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Farms Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Crest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Farms Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lemon Crest Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lindo Park Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 20:1 students per teacher
Winter Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Alternative education program
138 students 46:1 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Farms Elementary
How many students attend Lakeside Farms Elementary?
Lakeside Farms Elementary has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Farms Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Farms Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Farms Elementary?
30.5% of students at Lakeside Farms Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Farms Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Farms Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Farms Elementary?
Lakeside Farms Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Lakeside Farms Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Farms Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Lakeside Farms Elementary, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students), Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students), and Lakeview Elementary (666 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.