Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Lake Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
734 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Little Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Lake Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7787 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hemet Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Little Lake Elementary School is ranked #7787 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Little Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Little Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Little Lake Elementary School?
734 students attend Little Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Little Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Lake Elementary School?
Little Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Little Lake Elementary School offer ?
Little Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Little Lake Elementary School part of?
Little Lake Elementary School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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