Best Public Schools in Lake Hughes, CA

Lake Hughes, California, is served by a single rural school district with one K-8 elementary school, Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes, enrolling 195 students.

As the only school in the Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary district, this school's performance is the district's report card. It shows a mixed academic profile: while its English and Math proficiency rates are below the state average, it has a notable strength in Science, where it outperforms California. Performance varies significantly by grade, with 7th-grade English being a particular highlight, but 4th-grade Math being a pronounced challenge.

Key factors for parents to consider include a chronic absenteeism rate slightly above the state average, a student-teacher ratio of nearly 22-to-1, and a three-year trend of declining statewide rankings. The school serves a community with a moderate level of economic need, with over 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Its per-student spending is below the national average, which is common for rural districts. The school's unique K-8 structure means students can stay in one familiar environment from kindergarten through middle school.