Lake Elementary

4950 Lake Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056

www.lk.vistausd.org

688 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Elementary School, located in Oceanside, California, is a public school serving students within the Vista Unified School District. The campus is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on fostering a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through a balanced curriculum of core subjects and enrichment programs.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by integrating modern learning strategies with a focus on social-emotional wellness. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a strong connection with the Vista Unified district, Lake Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the tools they need to achieve their academic potential. With an emphasis on inclusivity and collaborative learning, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

688

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	218
Black	8
Asian	25
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
379 (55.1 %)
Hispanic
218 (31.7 %)
Two or More
55 (8.0 %)
Asian
25 (3.6 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)945-5300
Website:	http://www.lk.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 130

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 111