Lake Forest Elementary

21801 Pittsford Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630

640 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lake Forest Elementary School, located on Pittsford Drive in Lake Forest, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition while encouraging active participation in the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lake Forest Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for student enrichment. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and community members, frequently hosting events and volunteer opportunities that enhance the overall learning culture. With its dedicated faculty and focus on student-centered learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Lake Forest neighborhood, striving to ensure that all students reach their academic potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

640

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	319
Black	15
Asian	87
Two or More	74
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
319 (49.8%)
White
142 (22.2%)
Asian
87 (13.6%)
Two or More
74 (11.6%)
Black
15 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)830-9945
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 100