Little Lake Elementary

littlelake.hemetusd.org

677 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Little Lake Elementary, located in Hemet, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Hemet Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop essential academic skills. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Little Lake Elementary prioritizes the cultivation of a strong school culture and community engagement. The faculty and staff focus on implementing consistent educational strategies that cater to the evolving needs of their students, often utilizing modern technology and collaborative learning practices to enhance classroom experiences. By maintaining a focus on safety, character building, and academic excellence, the school serves as a central hub for families in the local Meridian Street neighborhood, striving to ensure every child has the resources necessary to succeed.

677

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	479
Black	44
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
479 (70.8 %)
White
123 (18.2 %)
Black
44 (6.5 %)
Two or More
21 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hemet Unified
Phone:	(951)765-1660
Website:	http://littlelake.hemetusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 124