- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062079002495 · Lakeside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 24.7:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Lakeview Elementary held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeview 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
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- This school
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- Lemon Crest El
Lemon Crest Elementary
437 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~666 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.