- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeside, CA
Lemon Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemon Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062079010310
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemon Crest Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemon Crest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Crest Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079010310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Lemon Crest Elementary shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 062079010310 · Lakeside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 18.2:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Lemon Crest Elementary shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lemon Crest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
724 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Middle
713 students
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- This school
Lemon Crest Elementary
437 students
What this shows Lemon Crest Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemon Crest Elementary compares
Lemon Crest Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,075
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Lemon Crest Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemon Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemon Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lindo Park Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 20:1 students per teacher
Winter Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Alternative education program
138 students 46:1 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemon Crest Elementary
How many students attend Lemon Crest Elementary?
Lemon Crest Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Crest Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Lemon Crest Elementary?
46.8% of students at Lemon Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemon Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemon Crest Elementary is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemon Crest Elementary?
Lemon Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lemon Crest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Crest Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Lemon Crest Elementary, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students), Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students), and Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.