Enrollment
142
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemon Grove, CA
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062133014667
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Lemon Grove · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.5:1
- large classes for California
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA.
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
NCES ID 062133014667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is a small elementary school in Lemon Grove, California, enrolling 142 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.5:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 65% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 142 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
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 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Among Lemon Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside San Miguel Elementary (435 students): Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.5:1 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 Early Childhood Education Center.
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 Early Childhood Education Center compares
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.5:1 | ▲ 65% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 69.0%
White 10.6%
African American 10.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemon Grove, which includes Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center.
$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 Early Childhood Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Mesa Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center'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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 23.5:1 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
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center has 142 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is 35.5:1, which is 65% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 126% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
25.3% of students at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Lemon Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 Early Childhood Education Center rank among elementary schools in Lemon Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center ranks #6 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 Early Childhood Education Center a good school?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. 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 Early Childhood Education Center, 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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