How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Monterey Heights Elementary | Vista La Mesa Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lemon Grove, CA | La Mesa, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 341 | 518 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 24.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.0% | 55.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Monterey Heights Elementary | Vista La Mesa Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,197 | $18,197 |
| District | Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Monterey Heights Elementary | Vista La Mesa Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 9.8% |
| African American | 7.9% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.7% | 62.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Monterey Heights Elementary | Vista La Mesa Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.0% | 64.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 12 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.