C. C. Lambert Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C. C. Lambert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
19%
37%
(15-16)
24%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)
100%
54%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
6%
White
(15-16)
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend C. C. Lambert Elementary School?
426 students attend C. C. Lambert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of C. C. Lambert Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. C. Lambert Elementary School?
C. C. Lambert Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does C. C. Lambert Elementary School offer ?
C. C. Lambert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is C. C. Lambert Elementary School part of?
C. C. Lambert Elementary School is part of Tustin Unified School District.

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