Tahoe Lake Elementary

tl.ttusd.org/pages/tahoe_lake_elementary

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tahoe Lake Elementary, located in Tahoe City, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Nestled in a scenic mountain environment, the school is well-regarded for fostering a community-focused learning atmosphere that leverages its unique alpine surroundings. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while integrating the social and emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in a diverse and evolving world.

In addition to its core curriculum, Tahoe Lake Elementary is known for embracing the educational opportunities provided by its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains. The school encourages a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families, often promoting enrichment programs that connect classroom learning with outdoor activities. By balancing traditional instructional standards with a commitment to student well-being and local engagement, the school strives to provide a supportive and inspiring foundation for its primary-aged learners.

292

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tahoe Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	66
Asian	5
Two or More	27

White
194 (66.4 %)
Hispanic
66 (22.6 %)
Two or More
27 (9.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)

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:	Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone:	(530)582-2700
Website:	http://tl.ttusd.org/pages/tahoe_lake_elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 63

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44