Very Good
#2011 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Tahoe Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Tahoe-truckee Unified · Tahoe City, CA
A Tahoe-truckee Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 856, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Math 46% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tahoe Lake Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tahoe 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. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$121,875
Median home value
$980,500
Median rent
$1,768/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tahoe-Truckee Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 13 | Compare → |
| Donner Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | K–5 | Not available | 57 | Compare → |
| Glenshire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Kings Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 380 | 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.
Tahoe-truckee Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $22,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tahoe Lake Elementary is listed in Tahoe-Truckee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tahoe Lake Elementary
Tahoe Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Tahoe City, CA, part of Tahoe-truckee Unified, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,011 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tahoe Lake Elementary
What grades does Tahoe Lake Elementary serve?
Tahoe Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tahoe Lake Elementary?
Tahoe Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahoe Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahoe Lake Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tahoe Lake Elementary rank in CA?
Tahoe Lake Elementary ranks #2,011 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tahoe Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tahoe Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Tahoe Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tahoe Lake Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tahoe Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Tahoe Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tahoe Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tahoe Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tahoe Lake Elementary?
32.5% of students at Tahoe 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (530) 582-2700
- Area population (ZIP 96145)
- 3,291
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 96145; 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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