Below Average
#7873 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lake Elementary
Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified
2700 Eleventh St., San Pablo, CA 94806
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher
21.6:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher
21.6:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,873 of 9,539
In San Pablo
#4 of 9
public schools
In district
#32 of 52
West Contra Costa Unified
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Lake Elementary
Elementary School in San Pablo · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lake Elementary
Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in San Pablo, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified. Lake Elementary serves approximately 346 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,873 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Lake Elementary show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Lake Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Lake Elementary runs 21.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
47% of students at Lake Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lake Elementary — Students at Lake Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Lake Elementary Compares
See how Lake Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2700 Eleventh St., San Pablo, CA 94806
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lake Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edward M. Downer Elementary (rated 4.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Verde Elementary (rated 4.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Richmond), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Bayview Elementary (rated 4.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Pablo, see our San Pablo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Elementary San Pablo | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Dover Elementary San Pablo | 0.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Verde Elementary Richmond | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Middle College High San Pablo | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Helms Middle San Pablo | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| St. Paul School San Pable | 1.2 mi | — |
| Edward M. Downer Elementary San Pablo | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Richmond High Richmond | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| SALESIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Richmond | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Salesian High School d/b/a Salesian College Preparatory Richmond | 1.4 mi | — |
| Ford Elementary Richmond | 1.5 mi | 3.4 |
| SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL Richmond | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Richmond | 1.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Highland Elementary Richmond | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Summit Public School: Tamalpais Richmond | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Making Waves Academy Richmond | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy Oakland | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| A BETTER CHANCE SCHOOL/CAL AUTISM FOUNDATION Richmond | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| A Better Chance / California Autism Foundation Richmond | 1.7 mi | — |
| Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy San Pablo | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94806 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,818
Median Home Value
$582,000
Median Rent
$2,013/mo
Population
61,749
College Educated
22.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
36.3
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|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Riverside, CA | 4.6 |
| Arena Elementary Point Arena, CA | 4.6 |
| Arlanza Elementary Riverside, CA | 4.6 |
| Buckeye School of the Arts Redding, CA | 4.6 |
| Bursch Elementary Compton, CA | 4.6 |
| Carson Elementary San Diego, CA | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Elementary
What grades does Lake Elementary serve?
Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lake Elementary?
Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 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 #7,873 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% 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?
67.6% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1451
Resources & Links
District
West Contra Costa Unified- District Enrollment
- 25,575
- Schools in District
- 54
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,205
- District Rank
- #32 of 52
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