Enrollment
666
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeside, CA
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview 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 062079002495
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079002495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Elementary
Lakeview Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lakeside, California, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 666 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lakeside's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students): Lakeview Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 23.8:1).
Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students) and Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students) alongside Lakeview Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$15,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeside Union Elementary, which includes Lakeview Elementary.
$15,593
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 59.5%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakeview 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 |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Crest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 23.8:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeside, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Elementary?
23.4% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Lakeview Elementary a good school?
Lakeview Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, 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.
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