Lake Elementary School District

4672 County Road N
Orland, CA 95963-8122
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Lake Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Lake Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Lake Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,334 Schools
# Students
196 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Elementary School District, which is ranked #352 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#355 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
34%
55-59%
47%
30-39%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%
(2022-23)
6.5%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
34%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
63%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,393 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,806
$20,100
Spending / Student
$22,393
$18,512

Best Lake Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Elementary School District?
Lake Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 196 students.
What is the rank of Lake Elementary School District?
Lake Elementary School District is ranked #352 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elementary School District?
63% of Lake Elementary School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School District?
Lake Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lake Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,393 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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