- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Valley, CA
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kempton Street Literacy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062025002430
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kempton Street Literacy Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kempton Street Literacy Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kempton Street Literacy Academy ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA.
School address
District: La Mesa-Spring Valley · California
NCES ID 062025002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Kempton Street Literacy Academy shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 062025002430 · Spring Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 19.2:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students)
Kempton Street Literacy Academy shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kempton Street Literacy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Mesa Arts A
La Mesa Arts Academy
1,059 students
- Parkway Sports
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
897 students
- Sci Tech Engr
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
800 students
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
608 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Academy
597 students
- This school
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
480 students
What this shows Kempton Street Literacy Academy reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kempton Street Literacy Academy compares
Kempton Street Literacy Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Kempton Street Literacy Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for La Mesa-Spring Valley reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kempton Street Literacy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murdock Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kempton Street Literacy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 30.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Spring Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
Standard public school
800 students 25:1 students per teacher
College Preparatory Middle
Standard public school
397 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
La Presa Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kempton Street Literacy Academy
How many students attend Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kempton Street Literacy Academy is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
72.1% of students at Kempton Street Literacy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kempton Street Literacy Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kempton Street Literacy Academy?
Kempton Street Literacy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kempton Street Literacy Academy rank among elementary schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Kempton Street Literacy Academy ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Besides Kempton Street Literacy Academy, La Mesa-Spring Valley also operates La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students), Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy (897 students), and Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa (800 students). See the La Mesa-Spring Valley district page for the complete list.