Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes

16633 Elizabeth Lake Rd.
Lake Hughes, CA 93532

195 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union School District (HELUSD) is a small, rural public school district located in the mountainous region of Lake Hughes, California. Serving students in grades K-8, the district is comprised of a single campus that provides a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because of its remote location in the Angeles National Forest area, the school serves as a central hub for families living in the surrounding rural communities, emphasizing a personalized approach to learning that takes advantage of its smaller class sizes and intimate campus setting.

The district is committed to a traditional academic curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into high school. Its programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a geographically isolated student body, fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to provide a stable and supportive learning experience that reflects the distinct character and values of the Lake Hughes area.

195

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	72
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
108 (55.4%)
Hispanic
72 (36.9%)
Two or More
13 (6.7%)
Black
2 (1.0%)

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:	Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)724-1231
Website:	http://helus.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 33

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 20