Lake Elsinore Unified School District
School District · Lake Elsinore, California
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Evaluating Lake Elsinore Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Elsinore Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Temescal Canyon High
Lake Elsinore · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donald Graham Elementary
Wildomar · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#677 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,089
$1,558 vs California median
District size
20,769 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Lake Elsinore Unified ranks #677 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Lake Elsinore Unified's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Temescal Canyon High (7.2/10), Donald Graham Elementary (5.8/10), and Cottonwood Canyon Elementary (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lake Elsinore Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Elsinore Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Elsinore Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temescal Canyon High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Donald Graham Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Canyon Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Canyon Lake Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Elsinore High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Rice Canyon Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeside High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Tuscany Hills Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Keith Mccarthy Academy | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Luiseno | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Elsinore Unified
Lake Elsinore Unified is a Lake Elsinore, California school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 20,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. The district invests $16,089 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Lake Elsinore Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Temescal Canyon High, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Elsinore Unified students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lake Elsinore Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Elsinore Unified with test data.
Schools in Lake Elsinore Unified
24 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Lake Elsinore
- Total Enrollment
- 20,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 886
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Lake Elsinore Unified has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Elsinore Unified?
The average composite rating for Lake Elsinore Unified is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Lake Elsinore Unified spends $16,089 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Elsinore Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Elsinore Unified is 23.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Temescal Canyon High is the highest-rated school in Lake Elsinore Unified with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Across schools in Lake Elsinore Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Elsinore Unified compare to other districts in California?
Lake Elsinore Unified has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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