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2 schools in Lakeside Union

California · 1,695 students · 1 city

From elementary through high school, Lakeside Union runs 2 public K-12 schools (2 elementary), with combined enrollment of about 1,695.

4-year change in Lakeside Union

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,695
+248 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lakeside Union ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,695#457 of 587#5,000 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#568 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
23.5:1#509 of 587#8,903 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
66.7%#281 of 587#2,184 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.6%#313 of 530#2,887 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Lakeside Union

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,378 to 1,695 students (up 23%) and from 60 to 72 full-time teachers (up 20%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
LakesideBakersfieldElementaryKG-08892
Donald E. SuburuBakersfieldElementaryKG-05803

About Lakeside Union

Lakeside Union administers 2 public schools across California, collectively teacheing roughly 1,695 students.

On a per-school basis, Lakeside Union runs about 848 students per school, 47% meaningfully above the state mean of roughly 578.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lakeside Union has climbed 17% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,447 students to 1,695.

On allk12, the community for Lakeside Union discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lakeside Union?
Lakeside Union operates 2 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 1,695 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lakeside Union?
Lakeside Union includes 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in Lakeside Union?
Lakeside is the largest public school in Lakeside Union by enrollment, with approximately 892 students.
What grade levels does Lakeside Union serve?
Lakeside Union serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 2 schools.