Lake Forest Elementary School
Lake Forest Elementary School serves 862 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Lake Forest Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Lake Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lake Forest Elementary School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 862 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Rankings
Lake Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Forest Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2773 out of 9659 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 37% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saddleback Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Forest Elementary School is Trabuco Hills High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Del Lago Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mission Viejo Del Lago Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 503 students10
0.8 miles
27181 Entidad St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125 0.8 K-6 503 - Mission Viejo Glen Yermo Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 484 students10
1.0 miles
26400 Trabuco Rd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-6766 1 K-6 484 - Lake Forest La Madera Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 627 students10
1.0 miles
25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 770-1415 1 K-6 627 - Lake Forest Rancho Canada Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 563 students10
1.1 miles
21801 Winding Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-5252 1.1 K-6 563 - Mission Viejo Trabuco Hills High School Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,830 students10
1.2 miles
27501 Cordova Rd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934 1.2 9-12 2,830
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