Very Good
#1744 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Elementary · Orland, CA
An elementary school in Orland, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4672 County Road North, Orland, CA 95963
- Math 43% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orland), 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
$68,654
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| William FinchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Fairview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Mill Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–2 | 2.4 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Elementary is listed in Lake Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Elementary
Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Orland, CA, part of Lake Elementary, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Elementary
What grades does Lake Elementary serve?
Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Elementary?
Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Elementary rank in CA?
Lake Elementary ranks #1,744 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Elementary?
40.7% of students at Lake 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Glenn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (530) 865-1255
- Area population (ZIP 95963)
- 16,483
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 95963; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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