LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAGNET
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet is a public elementary school that is part of the Lake Tahoe Unified school district, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA with about 396 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet (LTESM), located in South Lake Tahoe, is a specialized K-8 school within the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The school is distinct for its focus on environmental science and hands-on learning, leveraging its unique geographical location near the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe. By integrating environmental stewardship into the core curriculum, the school aims to foster a deep connection between students and the natural world, encouraging them to become active problem-solvers regarding local and global ecological issues.
The school’s academic approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning, utilizing the surrounding forest and lake ecosystems as a "living laboratory." In addition to meeting state academic standards, students at LTESM engage in field studies, outdoor exploration, and project-based assignments that prioritize sustainability and earth sciences. By combining a rigorous traditional education with specialized environmental training, the magnet program prepares students to be environmentally conscious citizens while providing them with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in higher education and beyond.
For more information, contact Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet at (530) 543-2371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-5235
(530) 543-2371
http://www.ltusd.org
LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAGNET is a public school in South Lake Tahoe, CA with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Lake Tahoe Unified
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 396 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAGNET is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.