- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lemon Grove, CA
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Federal NCES profile for Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062133002549
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Lemon Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lemon Grove, CA.
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
NCES ID 062133002549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062133002549 · Lemon Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 19.1:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students)
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista La Mesa
Vista La Mesa Academy
518 students
- This school
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
516 students
- San Miguel Ele
San Miguel Elementary
435 students
- Lemon Grove Ac
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 for the Sciences and Humanities reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities compares
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 11.4%
White 8.7%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 for the Sciences and Humanities Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Mesa Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
How many students attend Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lemon Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is 19.1:1, 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 Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
54.9% of students at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
The largest demographic group at Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Lemon Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities?
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities rank among public schools in Lemon Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities ranks #1 of 7 public 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 public schools in Lemon Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Lemon Grove?
Besides Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities, Lemon Grove also operates Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students), San Miguel Elementary (435 students), and Lemon Grove Academy Elementary (399 students). See the Lemon Grove district page for the complete list.