At a glance
Reported students
667
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Lakeside Farms Elementary: 667 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside Farms Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lakeside. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lakeside Union. NCES reports 667 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lakeside Farms Elementary
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black5.5%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lakeside Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
666 reported students
Riverview Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
469 reported students
Lemon Crest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
Lindo Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Winter Gardens Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–01
269 reported students
DREAM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
138 reported students
Public schools near Lakeside Farms Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Crest Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–05 | 437 | 1.3 mi |
| Lindo Park Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–05 | 421 | 1.3 mi |
| Riverview Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | 02–05 | 469 | 1.4 mi |
| Hill Creek Elementary Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 695 | 1.8 mi |
| DREAM Academy Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–08 | 138 | 1.9 mi |
| Cajon Park Elementary Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 830 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Farms Elementary
What grades does Lakeside Farms Elementary serve?
Lakeside Farms Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakeside Union.
How many students attend Lakeside Farms Elementary?
Lakeside Farms Elementary reported 667 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 459 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakeside Farms Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 667 students and 29.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakeside Farms Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakeside Farms Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakeside Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakeside Farms Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakeside Farms Elementary in?
Lakeside Farms Elementary is part of Lakeside Union, based in Lakeside, CA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakeside Farms Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lemon Crest Elementary (1.3 mi), Lindo Park Elementary (1.3 mi), Riverview Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.