- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+58.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 062133014667 · Lemon Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 35.5:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students)
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+58.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center 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
- Lemon Grove Ac
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
399 students
- Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
359 students
- This school 142
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
142 students
What this shows Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center compares
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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 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
- 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
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 (~142 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), up 46.
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.
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.