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Lake Mathews Elementary

12252 Blackburn Rd., Riverside, CA, 92503

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1227 of 6783 in California

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About Lake Mathews Elementary

Lake Mathews Elementary is a public K–6 school in Riverside, California, with about 769 students. The school has about 27 students for every teacher, and it provides a structured learning environment that balances classroom instruction with opportunities for students to learn more. Lake Mathews Elementary focuses on strong core academics, especially reading and math. It also helps students grow through schoolwide programs and activities. According to U.S. News data, about 53% of students score at or above the level of proficiency in math, and about 61% meet or exceed the level of proficiency in reading. This shows that the students are doing well in school. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, which helps to create a school environment that is welcoming to all cultures. The school is part of the Riverside Unified School District, which means it gets the same amount of money from the district as other schools in the area. In short, Lake Mathews Elementary is known for its strong academic performance and consistent teaching style, making it a stable and academically focused school in the Riverside area.

Lake Mathews Elementary Contact Information

Address

12252 Blackburn Rd., Riverside, CA, 92503

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Phone

(951) 352-5520

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 61% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
769
Total Students
$111599
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1227 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lake Mathews 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
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 25.36%
Asian 15.86%
Hispanic 46.42%
Black 5.98%
Two+ Races 6.24%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
25.36%
Asian
15.86%
Hispanic
46.42%
Black
5.98%
Two+ Races
6.24%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 769
51.11%
393 Female
48.89%
376 Male

Student Population

769 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1538 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riverside Unified School District (which includes Lake Mathews Elementary) has continued to be recognized at the state level for academic excellence and closing achievement gaps, earning a spot on the 2025 California Honor Roll for academic growth and equity for the second year in a row.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school have programs for kids after school?

Ans. Yes, there are a lot of after-school programs that can help with learning and having fun.

Q2. Do they happen often?

Ans. There are meetings planned to talk about how students are doing and get families more involved.

Q3. Does the school help students become leaders?

Ans. Students can take on leadership roles by doing things like class work and activities.

Q4. How does the school honor students' successes?

Ans. Awards, assemblies, and recognition in the classroom are all ways to show that someone has done well.

Q5. Is there an emphasis on getting involved in the community?

Ans. The school wants students to get involved in community service and other local projects.

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

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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