Lake Elementary

Summary:

Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in San Pablo, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 362 students. The school is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked 1129 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Elementary faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of academic performance and chronic absenteeism. The school consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 12.37% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 7.37% proficient or better in mathematics. This low performance is especially pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as 3rd-grade and 5th-grade students in mathematics, as well as English Language Learners. Additionally, Lake Elementary has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 42.9% compared to nearby schools, which likely contributes to its academic struggles.

While Lake Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the immediate vicinity, some nearby schools, such as Montalvin Manor Elementary and Riverside Elementary, demonstrate significantly better academic performance. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Lake Elementary to learn from the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools. Additionally, addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions could potentially lead to improvements in student learning outcomes at Lake Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2700 Eleventh St.
       San Pablo, CA  94806-2298


(510) 231-1451

District: West Contra Costa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5767th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,032 Help


Students who attend Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Helms Middle
High:    Richmond High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.3%
Asian:
9.0%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Elementary ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 29th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.98. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.3%), Asian (9%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Elementary is 21.6, which is the 13th best among 37 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Elementary is $7,032, which is the 9th highest among 37 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Elementary 5767th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West Contra Costa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Contra Costa Unified 1129th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.08 4612th 4809 4.1%
2005 9.27 4687th 4822 2.8%
2006 16.96 4216th 4818 12.5%
2007 13.27 4758th 5113 6.9%
2008 8.65 4977th 5113 2.7%
2009 12.19 4899th 5193 5.7%
2010 8.98 5194th 5314 2.3%
2011 7.36 5295th 5377 1.5%
2012 6.07 5315th 5390 1.4%
2013 6.96 5405th 5530 2.3%
2015 11.51 5380th 5611 4.1%
2016 13.03 5213th 5614 7.1%
2017 9.16 5536th 5692 2.7%
2018 13.99 5185th 5662 8.4%
2019 10.34 5546th 5789 4.2%
2022 13.74 5472nd 5883 7.0%
2023 8.00 5794th 5874 1.4%
2024 7.98 5767th 5862 1.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.53 2628th 3246 19.0%
2019 32.31 2319th 3275 29.2%
2022 30.60 2559th 3311 22.7%
2023 23.67 2970th 3250 8.6%
2024 26.00 2786th 3160 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.25 4387th 5084 13.7%
2019 12.76 4957th 5173 4.2%
2022 19.69 4676th 5264 11.2%
2023 9.46 5293rd 5374 1.5%
2024 8.20 5453rd 5511 1.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.41 5108th 5413 5.6%
2019 8.99 5356th 5492 2.5%
2022 12.82 5377th 5635 4.6%
2023 9.02 5535th 5617 1.5%
2024 7.93 5550th 5605 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.94 4751st 5431 12.5%
2019 13.22 5168th 5510 6.2%
2022 16.61 5064th 5663 10.6%
2023 8.52 5578th 5650 1.3%
2024 9.68 5509th 5636 2.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.61 4484th 4830 7.2%
2019 13.26 4731st 4963 4.7%
2022 12.59 4924th 5084 3.1%
2023 7.12 5081st 5098 0.3%
2024 8.93 5018th 5102 1.6%
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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.

Lake Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 70 199 61 57 3 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 62 195 54 63 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 55 188 52 79 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 42 173 65 74 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 42 183 65 96 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 44 156 71 100 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 36 187 75 115 5 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 19 212 90 158 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 19 212 90 158 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 16 224 74 157 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 17 143 67 180 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 23 123 64 205 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 23 112 63 247 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 18 89 80 264 0 n/a n/a 4 455
2002 25 86 62 275 0 n/a n/a 8 456
2003 25 86 62 275 0 n/a n/a 8 456
2004 21 96 60 295 0 n/a n/a 10 482
2005 10 99 59 306 0 n/a n/a 12 486
2006 28 94 53 284 0 n/a n/a 19 478
2007 10 85 52 337 1 n/a n/a 18 503
2008 11 73 48 334 n/a n/a n/a 0 466
2009 6 74 55 315 0 1 12 0 463
2010 9 67 49 318 1 4 0 0 448
2011 0 21 14 319 0 2 149 0 505
2012 8 52 44 297 1 2 0 0 404
2013 6 46 49 293 1 2 2 0 399
2014 7 58 51 307 0 3 1 0 427
2015 12 56 45 307 3 3 2 0 428
2016 14 56 51 297 0 0 3 0 421
2017 15 53 55 290 0 1 1 0 415
2018 14 48 44 300 2 1 3 0 412
2019 13 46 40 270 0 2 4 0 375
2020 10 36 39 296 0 2 7 0 390
2021 13 36 42 287 0 2 6 0 386
2022 8 33 26 302 0 3 5 0 377
2023 10 23 24 302 0 0 3 0 362
2024 11 18 31 278 0 2 6 0 346

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 Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 17.0 22.9 n/a
1989 375 17.7 21.1 n/a
1990 374 17.8 21.0 n/a
1991 355 16.6 21.3 n/a
1992 386 16.9 22.8 74.6
1993 373 17.0 21.9 78.6
1994 418 20.0 20.9 84.4
1995 480 19.6 24.5 86.5
1996 480 19.6 24.5 86.5
1997 472 19.6 24.1 86.9
1998 408 24.0 17.0 90.7
1999 416 24.0 17.3 91.6
2000 446 25.0 17.8 84.3
2001 455 23.0 19.8 85.8
2002 456 28.0 16.3 71.2
2003 456 28.0 16.3 71.2
2004 482 27.0 17.9 87.7
2005 486 28.0 17.4 90.9
2006 478 27.7 17.3 93.9
2007 503 25.9 19.4 86
2008 466 27.2 17.1 99.4
2009 463 21.0 18.5 98.9
2010 448 20.0 22.4 92.4
2011 505 n/a n/a 80.2
2012 404 16.0 25.2 n/a
2013 399 15.0 26.6 99.2
2014 427 16.0 26.6 95.1
2015 428 17.0 25.1 98.4
2016 421 17.0 24.7 94.8
2017 415 17.0 24.4 94.9
2018 412 18.0 22.8 93.4
2019 375 18.0 20.8 93.6
2020 390 n/a n/a 83.6
2021 386 15.0 25.7 83.7
2022 377 18.0 20.9 49.3
2023 362 16.0 22.6 56.9
2024 346 16.0 21.6 67.6

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 Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 17.0 22.9 n/a
1989 375 17.7 21.1 n/a
1990 374 17.8 21.0 n/a
1991 355 16.6 21.3 n/a
1992 386 16.9 22.8 74.6
1993 373 17.0 21.9 78.6
1994 418 20.0 20.9 84.4
1995 480 19.6 24.5 86.5
1996 480 19.6 24.5 86.5
1997 472 19.6 24.1 86.9
1998 408 24.0 17.0 90.7
1999 416 24.0 17.3 91.6
2000 446 25.0 17.8 84.3
2001 455 23.0 19.8 85.8
2002 456 28.0 16.3 71.2
2003 456 28.0 16.3 71.2
2004 482 27.0 17.9 87.7
2005 486 28.0 17.4 90.9
2006 478 27.7 17.3 93.9
2007 503 25.9 19.4 86
2008 466 27.2 17.1 99.4
2009 463 21.0 18.5 98.9
2010 448 20.0 22.4 92.4
2011 505 n/a n/a 80.2
2012 404 16.0 25.2 n/a
2013 399 15.0 26.6 99.2
2014 427 16.0 26.6 95.1
2015 428 17.0 25.1 98.4
2016 421 17.0 24.7 94.8
2017 415 17.0 24.4 94.9
2018 412 18.0 22.8 93.4
2019 375 18.0 20.8 93.6
2020 390 n/a n/a 83.6
2021 386 15.0 25.7 83.7
2022 377 18.0 20.9 49.3
2023 362 16.0 22.6 56.9
2024 346 16.0 21.6 67.6

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

Lake Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201395.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%97.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202297.2%0.0%2.8%97.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,032

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5546th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5794th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Elementary)17.27
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.828.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Elementary)14.115.8
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)32.931.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Elementary)19.121.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.530.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Elementary)33.39.4
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.127.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Elementary)13.22.5
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)37.631.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Elementary)17.50
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)23.721.8
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lake Elementary)2.50
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (West Contra Costa Unified)21.222.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Elementary)14.310.2
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)32.730.1
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Elementary)15.86.1
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.121.2
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375362
 3.5%
African American4623
 50%
American Indian00
Asian4024
 40%
Hispanic270302
 11.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1310
 23.1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%56.9%
 36.7%


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Students who attend Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helms Middle
High : Richmond High

Lake Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.6% of California elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Lake Elementary.

Students at Lake Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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