- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeside, CA
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Union Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062079014397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Union Alternative Education earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 46:1
- large classes for California
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Union Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Union Alternative Education ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079014397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lakeside Union Alternative Education grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+48.1%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062079014397 · Lakeside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 46:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Lakeside Union Alternative Education grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+48.1%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Union Alternative Education 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
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- This school 138
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
138 students
What this shows Lakeside Union Alternative Education reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Union Alternative Education compares
Lakeside Union Alternative Education 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 | 46:1 | ▲ 114% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
46:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Lakeside Union Alternative Education 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 Union Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Union Alternative Education'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
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Union Alternative Education
How many students attend Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Union Alternative Education is 46:1, which is 114% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
40.4% of students at Lakeside Union Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Union Alternative Education is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Union Alternative Education?
Lakeside Union Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Union Alternative Education rank among elementary schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Union Alternative Education ranks #1 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 Union Alternative Education, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students), Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students), and Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.