- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemon Grove, CA
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemon Grove Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 6/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062133014645
👥 S:T ratio 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Lemon Grove · Resource Index
- 6
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Grove Academy Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA.
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
NCES ID 062133014645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062133014645 · Lemon Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 23.5:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 6
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students)
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista La Mesa
Vista La Mesa Academy
518 students
- Lemon Grove Ac
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
516 students
- San Miguel Ele
San Miguel Elementary
435 students
- This school
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
399 students
- Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
359 students
- Monterey Heigh
Monterey Heights Elementary
341 students
What this shows Lemon Grove Academy Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemon Grove Academy Elementary compares
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$19,109
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 11.8%
White 8.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Lemon Grove reports $19,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemon Grove Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Mesa Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemon Grove Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemon Grove
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Miguel Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Vernon
Standard public school
359 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Monterey Heights Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
San Altos Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
142 students 35.5:1 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
How many students attend Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
65.6% of students at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Lemon Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemon Grove Academy Elementary?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 6/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lemon Grove Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemon Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Grove Academy Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Lemon Grove?
Besides Lemon Grove Academy Elementary, Lemon Grove also operates Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students), Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (516 students), and San Miguel Elementary (435 students). See the Lemon Grove district page for the complete list.