Below Average
#7572 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lucerne Elementary
Elementary School · Lucerne Elementary · Lucerne, CA
An elementary school in Lucerne, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 1083, Lucerne, CA 95458
- Math 24% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucerne Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucerne 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated970/100K
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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
$49,004
Median home value
$237,100
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lucerne Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 54.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucerne Elementary is listed in Lucerne Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucerne Elementary
Lucerne Elementary is a public elementary school in Lucerne, CA, part of Lucerne Elementary, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,572 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucerne Elementary
What grades does Lucerne Elementary serve?
Lucerne Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lucerne Elementary?
Lucerne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucerne Elementary rank in CA?
Lucerne Elementary ranks #7,572 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lucerne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucerne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lucerne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucerne Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lucerne Elementary a charter school?
No, Lucerne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucerne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lucerne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucerne Elementary?
77.4% of students at Lucerne 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
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (707) 274-5578
- Area population (ZIP 95458)
- 3,365
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 95458; 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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