Lakeside Union Elementary School District

12335 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040-0578
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,625 students in Lakeside Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lakeside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,625 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lakeside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #820 of all 1,910 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#796 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
34%
43%
47%
31%
29%
(21-22)
80-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
38%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
49%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,459
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,021
$18,396

Best Lakeside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9205 Lakeview Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2652
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Gr: 2-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Farms Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11915 Lakeside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2646
Gr: K-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Tierra Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lemon Crest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12463 Lemon Crest Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2527
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Lindo Park Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12824 Lakeshore Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2656
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
11838 Valle Vista Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Gr: K | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
8501 Pueblo Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2687
Gr: K-1 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
Lakeside Union Elementary School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,625 students.
What is the rank of Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
Lakeside Union Elementary School District is ranked #820 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
49% of Lakeside Union Elementary School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeside Union Elementary School District?
Lakeside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lakeside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-89%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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