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Lake Forest Elementary

21801 Pittsford Dr., Lake Forest, CA, 92630

About Lake Forest Elementary

Lake Forest Elementary School is situated at 21801 Pittsford Drive in Lake Forest. It serves an enrollment of 581 students from grades K–6. The student–teacher ratio is 23:1. Math proficiency is 46% while reading proficiency is 51%. The gender mix is 52% male and 48% female. The school culture is based on an environment that is helpful and focused on learning. Students are encouraged to learn about their interests in a safe place. The campus makes every family feel like they belong. Teachers work hard to make sure that all grade levels have a well-rounded educational experience. Every day, the administrative team makes sure that all safety rules are followed on campus. There are tools in the classrooms that help students learn in different ways. The overall atmosphere makes students feel good about the work they do every day. Homes near the school cost between $850,000 and $1,280,000. Parents like how well the school gets kids ready for middle school. The parents and teachers trust each other a lot. A lot of parents talk about how staff members pay close attention to each child. This is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Lake Forest Elementary Contact Information

Address

21801 Pittsford Dr., Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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Phone

(949) 830-9945

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 51% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
688
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1785 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lake Forest Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 24.85%
Asian 13.37%
Hispanic 47.67%
Black 2.18%
Two+ Races 11.63%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
24.85%
Asian
13.37%
Hispanic
47.67%
Black
2.18%
Two+ Races
11.63%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 688
49.71%
342 Female
50.29%
346 Male

Student Population

688 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lake Forest Elementary has been named one of the Best Elementary Schools in Lake Forest. This award is a sign of how hard the teachers and families at the school have worked. The school is part of the district's Spring Concert series, which is a great way for kids to show off how much better they've gotten at making art and music. To keep its high teaching standards, the school makes sure that all of its full-time teachers have official certifications.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any district-wide music festivals that Lake Forest Elementary takes part in?

Ans. Every year, the SVUSD Spring Music Festival is held for local families, and students in the band and chorus programs play there.

Q2. What kinds of technology do the classrooms at Lake Forest Elementary use?

Ans. The school gives each student a mobile device so that everyone can use the digital curriculum and learn important tech skills.

Q3. Does Lake Forest Elementary have a fitness program in the morning?

Ans. To help students stay healthy and focused, they can join the 100-Mile Club and walk or run laps before school starts.

Q4. What does Lake Forest Elementary do to help students who are learning English?

Ans. Dedicated specialists teach English Language Development every day to help students fill in language gaps while they learn the basics of school.

Q5. Does Lake Forest Elementary have a school counselor?

Ans. During the regular school week, a part-time counselor is available to help students with their social and emotional health and give them advice.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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