- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Lakeside High
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002711036
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002711036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Lakeside High shrank from 1,748 students in 2022-23 to 1,657 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 060002711036 · Lake Elsinore, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,687 enr · 23.4:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Lakeside High shrank from 1,748 students in 2022-23 to 1,657 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- This school
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- Canyon Lake Mi
Canyon Lake Middle
951 students
What this shows Lakeside High reports 1,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside High compares
Lakeside High 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,687
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$16,068
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
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 10.6%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Lakeside High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Lake Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Lake Elsinore
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside High
How many students attend Lakeside High?
Lakeside High has 1,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,748 (2022-23) → 1,657 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside High?
61.0% of students at Lakeside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside High?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside High?
Lakeside High 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 High rank among high schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lake Elsinore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Lakeside High, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and David a. Brown Middle (1,030 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.