Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Orland, CA, encompassing approximately 10.9 square miles. Families within the zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Elementary School's student population of 196 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2283 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Elementary School is ranked #2283 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plaza Elementary School, Walden Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
196 students attend Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lake Elementary School 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?
Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lake Elementary School part of?
Lake Elementary School is part of Lake Elementary School District.
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