Needs Improvement
#9298 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lower Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Konocti Unified · Lower Lake, CA
A Konocti Unified elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9240 Lake St., Lower Lake, CA 95457
- Math 13% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Lower Lake Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lower 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated970/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$52,266
Median home value
$414,100
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard H. Lewis AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Clearlake CreativityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Clearlake Sda ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Burns ValleyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–7 | 3.6 mi | 523 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Konocti Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lower Lake Elementary is listed in Konocti Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lower Lake Elementary
Lower Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Lower Lake, CA, part of Konocti Unified, serving approximately 724 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,298 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lower Lake Elementary
What grades does Lower Lake Elementary serve?
Lower Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Lower Lake Elementary?
Lower Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Lake Elementary is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lower Lake Elementary rank in CA?
Lower Lake Elementary ranks #9,298 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lower Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lower Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Lower Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Lake Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lower Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Lower Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lower Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lower Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Lake Elementary?
82.2% of students at Lower 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 724
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (707) 994-5787
- Area population (ZIP 95457)
- 3,036
- Area median age
- 56.7
Official sources & links
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 95457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.