Enrollment
142
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 062133014667
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center — Lemon Grove, CA
Federal NCES profile for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-8% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center reports 142 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the California average and 51% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lemon Grove spends $18,197 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.1% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 28% in California — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,197
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 142 Top 13% in California — larger than 87% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.3% -54% vs state
NCES ID 062133014667
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemon Grove, which includes Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center.
$18,197
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
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 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Vernon
Standard public school
359 students 25:1 students per teacher
Monterey Heights Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 20:1 students per teacher
San Altos Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 21/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.