East Lake

East Lake is a regular public elementary school located in the rural setting of Clearlake Oaks, California. Serving kindergarten through seventh grade, East Lake has an enrollment of 187 students and employs six full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 31.2:1. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.5 out of 10, with the academic score at 1.9 out of 10, indicating room for improvement in overall performance.

On state tests, only 17% of students are proficient or above in ELA/reading and just 7% are proficient or above in math. Despite these challenges, East Lake focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that encourages student development and growth. The school is situated near Clearlake Oaks, offering its students the opportunity to engage with their rural community while pursuing educational opportunities tailored to meet their needs.

With an enrollment of 187 students, East Lake is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at East Lake are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at East Lake is 31.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.