Lakeside Elementary

19621 Black Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033

64 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School is a small, K-5 public school located in a scenic, rural setting on Black Road in Los Gatos, California. As part of the Lakeside Joint School District, it is uniquely characterized by its intimate, close-knit campus environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a highly personalized approach to student learning. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators, students, and parents work closely together, making it a distinct alternative to the larger, more traditional schools found in the surrounding Los Gatos area.

Academically, Lakeside emphasizes a balanced curriculum that leverages its natural surroundings, often incorporating the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains into the student experience. Because of its size and location, the school prioritizes a strong sense of community and social-emotional development alongside core academic requirements. It is an ideal environment for families seeking a quiet, peaceful educational setting that feels more like a private-school experience while operating within the public school system.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	5
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
41 (64.1%)
Two or More
14 (21.9%)
Hispanic
5 (7.8%)
Asian
4 (6.2%)

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:	Lakeside Joint
Phone:	(408)354-2372
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 14

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 12