Enrollment
138
Elementary
DISTRICT 438 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKESIDE UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 062079014397
DREAM Academy
11838 Valle Vista Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 · (619) 390-2600 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL138 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.6:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
54 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 23 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 20 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 11 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 11 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (23) is 109% larger than its 8th grade class (11).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
40.5%
own-school result
Math
30.8%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 8.9% | 31.6% | 29.1% | 30.4% |
| Math | 11.5% | 19.2% | 28.2% | 41.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40.5% | 30.8% |
| 2023-24 | 57.4% | 49.1% |
| 2022-23 | 63.4% | 34.1% |
| 2021-22 | 52.6% | 21.4% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where DREAM Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 138 | #5,545 of 5,915 | #438 of 453 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.1% | #4,373 of 5,625 | #306 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
138
+44 (+47%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
was 31.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 138 | 6 | 23.0:1 | 39% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 4.2 | 18.3:1 | 43% (33) |
| 2022-23 | 52 | 3 | 17.3:1 | 44% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 94 | 3 | 31.3:1 | 33% (31) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DREAM Academy.
About DREAM Academy
DREAM Academy is a small elementary school with an address in Lakeside, California. It educates 138 students in kindergarten through 8. The typical figure for elementary schools in California is about 465 students.
DREAM Academy is a school in Lakeside Union Elementary. The district has 9 schools and 4,504 students.
White students account for 51% of enrollment at DREAM Academy. Other students are 33% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 2% Black. For comparison, San Diego County is about 48% White. DREAM Academy has a diversity index of 61%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Staffing totals 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. Elementary schools in California have a similar average ratio of 22.3:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 39%. The rate at public schools in San Diego County averages 54%, higher than here.
County data help place the school in context: in San Diego County, median household income is about $106,268, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The public schools of San Diego County number 766 and enroll about 467,437.
Lakeside Farms Elementary is located about 1.9 miles from DREAM Academy. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21 the school reported 94 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 138. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. By 2024-25, the school had 23.0 students per teacher, compared with 31.3 in 2020-21.
Community posts for DREAM Academy can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lakeside Union Elementary
- Lakeside MiddleMiddle · 724 students
- Tierra del Sol MiddleMiddle · 713 students
- Lakeside Farms ElementaryElementary · 667 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 666 students
- Riverview ElementaryElementary · 469 students
- Lemon Crest ElementaryElementary · 437 students
Other schools in Lakeside
- El Capitan HighHigh · 1,810 students
- Lakeside MiddleMiddle · 724 students
- Tierra del Sol MiddleMiddle · 713 students
- Lakeside Farms ElementaryElementary · 667 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 666 students
- Riverview ElementaryElementary · 469 students
Nearby schools
- Lakeside Farms Elementary1.9 mi · 667
- Santee Success Program2.3 mi · 5
- Cajon Park Elementary2.4 mi · 830
- El Capitan High2.4 mi · 1,810
- Santee Alternative2.5 mi · 11
- Lakeside Middle2.6 mi · 724
Frequently asked questions
About DREAM AcademyHow many students attend DREAM Academy?
DREAM Academy enrolls approximately 138 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does DREAM Academy serve?
DREAM Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DREAM Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DREAM Academy is approximately 23.0:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at DREAM Academy?
At DREAM Academy, the student body is approximately 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is DREAM Academy public or private?
DREAM Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lakeside Union Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.