Upper Lake Elementary

Summary:

Upper Lake Elementary is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades K-5 in Upper Lake, California. The school is part of the Upper Lake Unified School District, which is ranked 1342 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upper Lake Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 12.0% in 2017-2018 to 37.5% in 2022-2023, well above the state average. The school's test scores are also consistently below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 16.06% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, 84.66% of students at Upper Lake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Upper Lake Elementary struggles in comparison. For example, River Oak Charter School, located 15.89 miles away, has significantly higher test scores in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with proficiency rates above the state averages. The performance of different student subgroups at Upper Lake Elementary is also noteworthy, with the school's White and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations having particularly low rankings compared to their peers statewide, indicating achievement gaps that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public K-5

679 Second St.
Upper Lake, CA 95485-0036

(707) 275-2357

District: Upper Lake Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5251^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,329

Students who attend Upper Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Upper Lake Middle
High:	Upper Lake High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Hispanic:

32.2%

American Indian:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Upper Lake Elementary ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (32.2%), American Indian (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Lake Elementary is 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Upper Lake Elementary employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Lake Elementary is $7,329.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Lake Elementary 5251^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Upper Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Upper Lake Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Lake Unified 1342^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	42.50	3038^th	5789	47.5%
2021	32.17	910^th	1417	35.8%
2022	26.58	4190^th	5883	28.8%
2023	18.69	4982^nd	5874	15.2%
2024	15.54	5251^st	5862	10.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.68	2382^nd	5084	53.1%
2019	53.68	2158^th	5173	58.3%
2021	57.01	393^rd	1110	64.6%
2022	37.75	3195^th	5264	39.3%
2023	19.18	4773^rd	5374	11.2%
2024	14.51	5170^th	5511	6.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.69	3162^nd	5413	41.6%
2019	45.62	2754^th	5492	49.9%
2021	37.35	734^th	1267	42.1%
2022	29.59	3772^nd	5635	33.1%
2023	25.08	4219^th	5617	24.9%
2024	16.99	4956^th	5605	11.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.71	3125^th	5431	42.5%
2019	40.09	3032^nd	5510	45.0%
2021	28.49	868^th	1272	31.8%
2022	25.36	4204^th	5663	25.8%
2023	15.27	5147^th	5650	8.9%
2024	16.24	5055^th	5636	10.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.62	2636^th	4830	45.4%
2019	35.40	3285^th	4963	33.8%
2022	24.21	4172^nd	5084	17.9%
2023	20.88	4427^th	5098	13.2%
2024	18.59	4546^th	5102	10.9%

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Rank History for White students at Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.86	2129^th	2737	22.2%
2019	28.99	2176^th	2834	23.2%
2022	10.55	2511^th	2726	7.9%
2023	6.23	2554^th	2662	4.1%
2024	5.32	2566^th	2647	3.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Horrible principal! Does not care for her students. Very sad. She took fun activities away from students. Has some really good teachers and it's unfortunate they are under her thumb. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Upper Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	197	0	5	111	33	0	9	355
2018	204	3	1	108	28	0	9	353
2019	201	4	5	108	23	0	12	353
2020	195	1	3	108	27	0	18	352
2021	182	2	8	106	28	0	13	339
2022	189	5	5	112	37	0	29	377
2023	184	4	5	114	41	1	29	378
2024	200	3	5	137	42	1	38	426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Upper Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	355	15.5	22.9	77.7
2018	353	19.0	18.5	87
2019	353	18.5	19.0	79.6
2020	352	n/a	n/a	78.1
2021	339	17.0	19.9	81.1
2022	377	18.0	20.9	85.9
2023	378	20.0	18.9	84.7
2024	426	21.5	19.8	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Upper Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	355	15.5	22.9	77.7
2018	353	19.0	18.5	87
2019	353	18.5	19.0	79.6
2020	352	n/a	n/a	78.1
2021	339	17.0	19.9	81.1
2022	377	18.0	20.9	85.9
2023	378	20.0	18.9	84.7
2024	426	21.5	19.8	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Upper Lake Elementary

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2012	92.0%	0.0%	0.0%	8.0%	98.0%	98.0%	100.0%	94.0%	94.0%
2013	82.0%	16.0%	0.0%	1.0%	84.0%	84.0%	84.0%	84.0%	82.0%
2014	89.0%	11.0%	0.0%	0.0%	89.0%	89.0%	89.0%	89.0%	89.0%
2015	87.0%	5.0%	0.0%	8.0%	90.0%	92.0%	92.0%	87.0%	90.0%
2016	95.0%	3.0%	0.0%	2.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	95.0%
2017	92.0%	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%	97.0%	≥98.0%	≥98.0%	95.0%	95.0%
2018	92.0%	0.0%	2.0%	7.0%	95.0%	97.0%	≥98.0%	93.0%	≥98.0%
2019	81.0%		3.0%	16.0%	96.0%	96.0%	≥98.0%	84.0%	96.0%
2020	78.9%		0.0%	0.0%	83.1%	93.0%		81.7%	91.6%
2021	93.9%		0.0%	4.1%	93.9%			93.9%
2022	94.6%		0.0%	0.0%	97.3%			94.6%	97.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Lake Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,329

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Lake Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3038^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 4982^nd of 5874 Elementary schools	32.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Elementary)	61.9	17.9	44%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Unified)	61.9	17.9	44%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Elementary)	47.6	22.4	25.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Unified)	47.6	22.4	25.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Elementary)	49.2	27.9	21.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Unified)	49.2	27.9	21.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.5	43.7	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Elementary)	46	26.2	19.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Unified)	46	26.2	19.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (California)	44.9	40.8	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Elementary)	41.1	24.5	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Unified)	41.1	24.5	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Elementary)	21.4	11.3	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Unified)	21.4	11.3	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Upper Lake Elementary)	14.3	13.2	1.1%
5th Grade Science (Upper Lake Unified)	14.3	13.2	1.1%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	378	7.1%
African American	4	4
American Indian	23	41	78.3%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	108	114	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	201	184	8.5%
Two or More Races	12	29	141.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.6%	84.7%	5.1%

Schools Near Upper Lake Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Upper Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	679 Second St.	Upper Lake	95485	Lake County	Upper Lake Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 275-2357	426	22	19.8	84.0%	200 (46.9%)	3 (0.7%)	137 (32.2%)	5 (1.2%)	42 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.9%)	15.5	5251^st of 5862 public elementary schools	10.4%		18.7	4982^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	15.2%	269	15.6		15.6	16.4	26.1	22.2				21.8	19.7	17.4	11.1				16.1	94.6	97.3		94.6	97.3	$7,329
Lakeport Elementary	Public	K-3	150 Lange St.	Lakeport	95453	Lake County	Lakeport Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 262-3005	429	21	20.4	71.1%	151 (35.2%)	3 (0.7%)	186 (43.4%)	11 (2.6%)	36 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.6%)								(n/a)				21.4						21.4	26.2						26.2	94.1	96.6	98.3	94.9
Lucerne Elementary	Public	K-8	3351 Country Club Dr.	Lucerne	95458	Lake County	Lucerne Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 274-5578	292	15	19.4	77.4%	155 (53.1%)	5 (1.7%)	96 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.6%)	25.4	4325^th of 5862 public elementary schools	26.2%		22	4670^th of 5874 public elementary schools	20.5%	345	20.8	33.3	27.1	25.6	34.4	37.5	32.1	25.9	50.0	33.3	23.1	12.1	25.0	21.4	18.5	41.7	22.9	91.1	91.1		91.1		$12,067
Shade Canyon	Public, Charter	K-8	4335 Sylar Ln.	Kelseyville	95451	Lake County	Shade Canyon District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 245-7757	38	2	19.0	47.4%	29 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Kelseyville Elementary	Public	K-5	5065 Konocti Rd.	Kelseyville	95451	Lake County	Kelseyville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 279-4232	573	24	24.2	76.1%	220 (38.4%)	3 (0.5%)	304 (53.1%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	15.6	5241^st of 5862 public elementary schools	10.6%		23.4	4523^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	23.0%	718	11.7		11.7	21.7	20.4	22.2				21.5	25.0	16.1	14.1				18.3	96.4	98.2		96.4		$6,982
Potter Valley Elementary	Public	K-6	10401 Main St.	Potter Valley	95469	Mendocino County	Potter Valley Community Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 743-1115	153	9	17.4	58.8%	93 (60.8%)	1 (0.7%)	45 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	38.7	3253^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	44.5%		39	3207^th of 5874 public elementary schools	45.4%	46	15.8		15.8	28.6	40.7	31.6	28.6			33.3	28.6	40.7	36.8	38.1			37.0
Oak Manor Elementary	Public	K-6	400 Oak Manor Dr.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Ukiah Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 472-5180	407	19	21.4	92.6%	81 (19.9%)	3 (0.7%)	259 (63.6%)	3 (0.7%)	33 (8.1%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.4%)	16.1	5198^th of 5862 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.7	5262^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	10.4%	64	9.3		9.3	19.0	32.8	7.6	20.0			20.7	15.0	30.9	1.9	6.7			15.6	95.7		97.1			$7,750
East Lake	Public	K-7	13050 High Valley Rd.	Clearlake Oaks	95423	Lake County	Konocti Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 998-3387	187	7	27.2	80.7%	82 (43.9%)	3 (1.6%)	80 (42.8%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	15 (8.0%)	12.8	5490^th of 5862 public elementary schools	6.3%		10.3	5696^th of 5874 public elementary schools	3.0%	206	7.7		7.7	32.1	20.0	15.4	11.1			19.8	28.6	5.0	3.9	0.0			9.9
River Oak Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	555 Leslie St.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	River Oak Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 467-1855	245	11	22.3	44.5%	147 (60.0%)	4 (1.6%)	62 (25.3%)	7 (2.9%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.3%)	54.7	2304^th of 5862 public elementary schools	60.7%		53.4	2374^th of 5874 public elementary schools	59.6%	70	50.0	20.0	35.3	4.6	45.8	42.3	52.0	47.4	52.0	41.1	13.6	56.0	46.2	44.0	47.4	34.6	40.6	85.7		92.9	92.9
Tree of Life Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	241 Ford Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Tree of Life Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 462-0913	89	5	17.8	56.2%	46 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (27.0%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	12 (13.5%)								(n/a)				29.4						57.8	33.3						37.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Lake Elementary

What district is Upper Lake Elementary in?

Upper Lake Unified

Is Upper Lake Elementary a good school?

Upper Lake Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.4% of California elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Upper Lake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Upper Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Upper Lake Middle
High : Upper Lake High

How many students attend Upper Lake Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Upper Lake Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Upper Lake Elementary?

Students at Upper Lake Elementary are 47% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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