Winter Gardens Elementary School

8501 Pueblo Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Winter Gardens Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winter Gardens Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Winter Gardens Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
35-39%
59%
(11-12)
25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School?
298 students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Winter Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winter Gardens Elementary School?
Winter Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winter Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Winter Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Winter Gardens Elementary School part of?
Winter Gardens Elementary School is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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