Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary

23882 Landisview Ave.
Lake Forest, CA 92630

896 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ralph A. Gates Elementary School, located in Lake Forest, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Ralph A. Gates Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and active parent involvement. The campus typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that aim to enrich the student experience, including arts, technology integration, and community-focused events. By maintaining a close partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lake Forest neighborhood, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

896

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

28.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	729
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
729 (81.4%)
White
107 (11.9%)
Two or More
33 (3.7%)
Asian
18 (2.0%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)837-2260
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 116

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 130

Grade 6 124