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#5448 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lakewood Elementary
Elementary School · Lodi Unified · Lodi, CA
A Lodi Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1100 North Ham Ln., Lodi, CA 95242
- Math 29% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakewood 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average339/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,709
Median home value
$549,700
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95242; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Erma B. Reese ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| WoodbridgeEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Lawrence ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 518 | 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.
Lodi Unified
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #22 of 46
- District spending per student
- $16,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Elementary is listed in Lodi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Elementary
Lakewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Lodi, CA, part of Lodi Unified, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,448 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood Elementary
What grades does Lakewood Elementary serve?
Lakewood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Elementary rank in CA?
Lakewood Elementary ranks #5,448 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lakewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lakewood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakewood Elementary a charter school?
No, Lakewood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Elementary?
71.8% of students at Lakewood 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (209) 331-7348
- Area population (ZIP 95242)
- 27,860
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 95242; 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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