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What do students at Lake Forest Elementary actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
421
Elementary
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RESCUE UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 063231010017
Lake Forest Elementary
2240 Sailsbury Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 · (916) 933-0652 · El Dorado County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL421 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 72% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
60 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 87 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 77 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 81 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (87) is 7% larger than its 5th grade class (81).
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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
67.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -5.2pp since 2014
Math
68.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -0.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 68 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 37.9% | 29.9% | 15.6% | 16.6% |
| Math | 34.6% | 33.6% | 19.4% | 12.3% |
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 | 67.8% | 68.3% |
| 2023-24 | 66.8% | 69.4% |
| 2022-23 | 69.8% | 72.3% |
| 2021-22 | 61.2% | 60.9% |
| 2020-21 | 69.3% | 65.8% |
| 2018-19 | 77.6% | 68.9% |
| 2017-18 | 69.0% | 64.2% |
| 2016-17 | 71.4% | 64.5% |
| 2015-16 | 82.0% | 74.0% |
| 2014-15 | 73.0% | 69.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
71.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 68% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 71% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary's state test result (68.2% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Elementary this school | 421 | 14.3% | 68.2% |
| Sunset View Elementary San Diego | 408 | 14.5% | 77.7% |
| Sonoma Mountain Elementary Petaluma | 422 | 15.4% | 71.1% |
| Franklin Elementary Loomis | 433 | 11.3% | 65.7% |
| H. Clarke Powers Elementary Loomis | 495 | 14.9% | 64.8% |
| Glenshire Elementary Truckee | 499 | 15.2% | 72.4% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lake Forest Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In El Dorado County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 68.2% | #733 of 5,151 | #9 of 25 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.3% | #676 of 5,172 ▼ 40 | #7 of 25 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 67.8% | #870 of 5,172 ▲ 4 | #8 of 25 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.0pp | #1,138 of 5,116 | #4 of 25 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 421 | #3,417 of 5,915 | #8 of 35 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.9:1 | #915 of 5,352 | #4 of 26 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.7% | #3,461 of 5,354 | #24 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 14.3% | #5,345 of 5,625 | #24 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.9% | #3,765 of 3,837 | #19 of 19 |
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
421
-173 (-29%) vs 2020
+154% since 1990-91, when it was 166
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 23.8:1
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 | 421 | 21.1 | 19.9:1 | 14% (60) |
| 2023-24 | 418 | 20.2 | 20.7:1 | 12% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 455 | 22.1 | 20.6:1 | 11% (50) |
| 2020-21 | 594 | 25 | 23.8:1 | 14% (82) |
| 2017-18 | 425 | 17 | 25.0:1 | 11% (47) |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 17 | 25.9:1 | 7% (30) |
| 2010-11 | 515 | N/A | N/A | 3% (16) |
| 2000-01 | 727 | 33 | 22.0:1 | 1% (7) |
| 1990-91 | 166 | 6 | 27.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lake Forest Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (425 to 421); teachers up 24% (17 to 21.1).
About Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school serving families in El Dorado Hills, California. It reports enrollment of 421 students in kindergarten through 5.
Rescue Union Elementary enrolls 3,542 students, and its 7 schools include Lake Forest Elementary.
White students are 75% of those enrolled at Lake Forest Elementary. The remaining shares are 19% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 2% multiracial. That is in line with El Dorado County, where about 78% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 40, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 21.1 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 19.9:1. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 14%. The average for public schools in El Dorado County is 32%.
Among California public elementary schools, Lake Forest Elementary outscored 72%, which works out to a B+ on the allk12 Grade.
In California, Lake Forest Elementary is in the middle band of BeatsExpectations: 68.2% actual against a predicted 71.2%.
The school's county is El Dorado County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $108,845, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. El Dorado County's 69 public schools enroll about 34,706 students and include Lake Forest Elementary.
Measured in a straight line, Marina Village Middle is about 0.2 miles from Lake Forest Elementary. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Among its closest neighbors with test data, Lake Forest Elementary is 8th of 9 on proficiency.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment decreased 29% over 4 years, reaching 421 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 23.8:1 to 19.9:1.
This page is set up for the Lake Forest Elementary community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
El Dorado County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
192,662
Census ACS
Median income
$108,845
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
34,706 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rescue Union Elementary
- Marina Village MiddleMiddle · 750 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 527 students
- Jackson ElementaryElementary · 521 students
- Rescue ElementaryElementary · 519 students
- Pleasant Grove MiddleMiddle · 470 students
- Green Valley ElementaryElementary · 334 students
Other schools in El Dorado Hills
- CottonwoodCombined · 3,563 students
- Clarksville CharterCombined · 2,347 students
- Oak Ridge HighHigh · 2,346 students
- John Adams Academy - El Dorado HillsCombined · 1,580 students
- Rolling Hills MiddleMiddle · 778 students
- Marina Village MiddleMiddle · 750 students
Other Lake Forest Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 4 states are named Lake Forest Elementary. Lake Forest Elementary is the 5th largest of the 6.
- Lake Forest ElementaryLake Forest, CA · 640 students
- Lake Forest ElementaryGreenville, SC · 829 students
- LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPEMBROKE PARK, FL · 555 students
- Lake Forest ElementaryAtlanta, GA · 534 students
- LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGAINESVILLE, FL · 268 students
Nearby schools
- Marina Village Middle0.2 mi · 750
- Jackson Elementary1.1 mi · 521
- Lakeview Elementary1.6 mi · 527
- Oak Ridge High2.8 mi · 2,346
- Rolling Hills Middle2.8 mi · 778
- Empire Oaks Elementary3.2 mi · 366
Frequently asked questions
About Lake Forest ElementaryHow large is Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary enrolls approximately 421 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Lake Forest Elementary serve?
Lake Forest Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Lake Forest Elementary have?
Lake Forest Elementary employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lake Forest Elementary?
At Lake Forest Elementary, the student body is approximately 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Lake Forest Elementary public or private?
Lake Forest Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Rescue Union Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.