Lucerne Elementary

www.lucerne.k12.ca.us

299 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lucerne Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Lucerne, California, situated on the scenic shores of Clear Lake. Serving students in the Lucerne Elementary School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local Lake County community. It offers a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school within the broader regional educational system.

The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families. With its location in the 95458 zip code, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing resources and programming that support student success. Those interested in specific school policies, current events, or enrollment information can find further details on their official website at [http://www.lucerne.k12.ca.us](http://www.lucerne.k12.ca.us).

299

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucerne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	92
Black	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	12

White
165 (55.2 %)
Hispanic
92 (30.8 %)
Two or More
26 (8.7 %)
American Indian
12 (4.0 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

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:	Lucerne Elementary
Phone:	(707)274-5578
Website:	http://www.lucerne.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 47

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 26