Lake Marie Elementary Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Lake Marie Elementary

Lake Marie Elementary is a public school in Whittier, California, in a large suburb. It serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school has about 181 students and 9 full-time equivalent teachers. This means that there is about one teacher for every 21 students, which is a little higher than the district average. The school follows California's academic standards and offers a curriculum that is based on those standards. It focuses on English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Targeted interventions and enrichment programs help with instruction by meeting the different needs of its students. These include literacy support, STEM activities, and group projects in the classroom. The student body is made up of 56% girls and 44% boys, and about 91% of the students are from low-income families. This shows that the school is focused on making sure everyone has equal access to educational resources. About 22% of students meet proficiency standards in math, and 32% meet them in English language arts, according to U.S. News data. This shows that there are areas where students can improve academically.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 32% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

181

Total Students

$113617

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.76%

Asian 1.66%

Hispanic 92.82%

Black 1.1%

Two+ Races 1.66%

Native Am. 0%

White

2.76%

Asian

1.66%

Hispanic

92.82%

Black

1.1%

Two+ Races

1.66%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 181

56.35%

102 Female

43.65%

79 Male

Student Population

181 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Lake Marie Elementary Contact Information

Address

10001 Carmenita Rd., Whittier, CA, 90605

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Phone

(562) 944-0208

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Website

http://lakemarie.swhittier.k12.ca.us/

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: 8:10 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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

Lake Marie Elementary is a very exciting place! The school is in the Whittier City School District, which has announced important events like the 3rd Annual Mental Health & Wellness Symposium. The district is also focused on student success and getting people involved in the community, which shows how committed it is to doing things well. The school is also hosting a number of events, including Open House days and sign-ups for the 2025–26 school year.

FAQ

Q1. What else do you learn besides what you learn in school?

Ans. The school wants students to be responsible, talk to each other, and work together.

Q2. Do parents want to be involved in school events?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to participate in events, meetings, and volunteer opportunities that enhance relationships between the school and the community.

Q3. Does the school have access to technology?

Ans. Lake Marie Elementary has computers, tablets, and other interactive learning tools in the classroom.

Q4. How does Lake Marie Elementary get people to work together?

Ans. Lake Marie Elementary encourages teamwork by having students work on projects together and learn from each other.

Q5. What does the school do to make students feel like they belong?

Ans. Every student feels valued and supported when classrooms are welcoming and respectful.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

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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