Lakeside Farms Elementary School: Top K-5 School in Lakeside (2026 List)

About Lakeside Farms Elementary

Lakeside Farms Elementary School is at 11915 Lakeside Avenue. It serves 512 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1. Math proficiency is 35% and reading proficiency is 40%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. This school has a friendly atmosphere where staff and community members work together to reach their goals. There are clear academic expectations for each grade level. The way the campus is set up makes it easy for people to interact outside during breaks. Teachers use a variety of tools to help students learn in different ways. People in the area see the school as a key part of their community. The front office has good rules in place for all visitors to the campus. The indoor spaces are set up and ventilated to meet different teaching needs. There are digital resources that can be used in addition to the regular textbook materials. There is plenty of room for exercise and play on the school grounds. Every week, faculty members work together to make sure that the curriculum is in line. The price of real estate near the campus ranges from $610,000 to $890,000. Parents in the area are very sure that their kids are getting the academic preparation they need to move up to middle school. It is still one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%

Reading 40%

State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 40% in Reading.

30

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

673

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 58.25%

Asian 1.93%

Hispanic 26.45%

Black 5.5%

Two+ Races 6.69%

Native Am. 0.45%

White

58.25%

Asian

1.93%

Hispanic

26.45%

Black

5.5%

Two+ Races

6.69%

Native Am.

0.45%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 673

47.1%

317 Female

52.9%

356 Male

Student Population

673 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

673 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lakeside Farms Elementary Contact Information

Address

11915 Lakeside Ave., Lakeside, CA, 92040

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Phone

(619) 390-2646

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Website

http://www.lsusd.net

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lakeside Farms Elementary is getting ready for its yearly "Farm to Table" festival, which shows how much the students have learned in the school's one-of-a-kind agricultural learning program. The campus recently held a special district ceremony to honor the hard-working support staff who will be working there for the 2025–2026 school year. Families should check the district's digital portal for news about the upcoming spring break schedule and holiday closures.

FAQ

Q1. Is Lakeside Farms Elementary School focused on teaching kids about farming?

Ans. The school has a unique farm-to-table program that lets students learn about local farming by doing gardening projects.

Q2. How do you get an early dismissal for a student at Lakeside Farms Elementary School?

Ans. An adult who is allowed to do so must sign the student out at the main office and show a valid photo ID.

Q3: How does Lakeside Farms Elementary School deal with student behavior and reward good behavior?

Ans. Staff members put in place a system of positive behavior that rewards students for being safe, polite, and responsible members of the campus.

Q4. Are there certain rules about safety on the playground that are followed at Lakeside Farms Elementary School during recess?

Ans. Under the watchful eye of yard staff, students must use equipment as it was meant to be used and follow the "hands-off" policy.

Q5. How does Lakeside Farms Elementary School send families weekly updates and reminders?

A. Every Sunday night, the principal sends out a digital newsletter with important dates and reminders for all students on campus.

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

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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

SLB

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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