- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemon Grove, CA
San Altos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Altos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062133002554
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Altos Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Lemon Grove · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Altos Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Altos Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA.
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
NCES ID 062133002554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
San Altos Elementary grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 062133002554 · Lemon Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 18.8:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students)
San Altos Elementary grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Altos Elementary 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
San Altos Elementary
338 students
What this shows San Altos Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Altos Elementary compares
San Altos Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
Asian 9.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
White 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, San Altos Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lemon Grove reports $19,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Altos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Mesa Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Altos Elementary'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
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
142 students 35.5:1 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Altos Elementary
How many students attend San Altos Elementary?
San Altos Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Altos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Altos Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 San Altos Elementary?
50.2% of students at San Altos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Altos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Altos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Lemon Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Altos Elementary?
San Altos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Altos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemon Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, San Altos Elementary ranks #2 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 San Altos 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.