Enrollment
399
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lemon Grove Academy Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lemon Grove, California, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,753 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,752, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Among Lemon Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside San Miguel Elementary (435 students): Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 21.8:1).
Lemon Grove also operates Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students) and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (516 students) alongside Lemon Grove Academy Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lemon Grove Academy Elementary compares
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemon Grove, which includes Lemon Grove Academy Elementary.
$17,124
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Lemon Grove Academy Elementary a good school?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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