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#9058 of 9,539 schools in CA
Elsinore Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Elsinore Unified · Lake Elsinore, CA
A Lake Elsinore Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
512 West Sumner Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
- Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elsinore Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elsinore Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Elsinore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,799
Median home value
$467,400
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Mccarthy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Railroad Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 825 | Compare → |
| Earl Warren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Machado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Elsinore Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elsinore Elementary is listed in Lake Elsinore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elsinore Elementary
Elsinore Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA, part of Lake Elsinore Unified, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,058 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elsinore Elementary
What grades does Elsinore Elementary serve?
Elsinore Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elsinore Elementary?
Elsinore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsinore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsinore Elementary is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elsinore Elementary rank in CA?
Elsinore Elementary ranks #9,058 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elsinore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elsinore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elsinore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsinore Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elsinore Elementary a charter school?
No, Elsinore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elsinore Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elsinore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsinore Elementary?
94.7% of students at Elsinore Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (951) 253-7615
- Area population (ZIP 92530)
- 60,877
- Area average commute
- 42.7 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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