Enrollment
381
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yorba Linda, CA
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066010988
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066010988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-79% 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 lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Yorba Linda, California, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the California average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 683 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Yorba Linda's elementary schools, it stands alongside Travis Ranch (1,197 students): Lakeview Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 23.9:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,989
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
Asian 46.7%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Lakeview Elementary.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Yorba Linda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Travis Ranch
Standard public school
1,197 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
794 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bryant Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Glenknoll Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Linda Vista Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 29.8:1 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yorba Linda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Elementary?
11.8% 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 Asian at 46.7% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda on the city page.
Is Lakeview Elementary a good school?
Lakeview Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.
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