- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemon Grove, CA
San Miguel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Miguel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062133002555
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Miguel Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Lemon Grove · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Miguel Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Miguel Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA.
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
NCES ID 062133002555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
San Miguel Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062133002555 · Lemon Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 21.8:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students)
San Miguel Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Miguel 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
- This school
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 San Miguel Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Miguel Elementary compares
San Miguel Elementary 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.0%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
African American 17.0%
White 6.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, San Miguel 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 Miguel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Mesa Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Miguel 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
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Lemon Grove
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Miguel Elementary
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Miguel Elementary?
59.2% of students at San Miguel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Miguel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Miguel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Lemon Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Miguel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemon Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, San Miguel Elementary ranks #3 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 Miguel Elementary, Lemon Grove also operates Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students), Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (516 students), and Lemon Grove Academy Elementary (399 students). See the Lemon Grove district page for the complete list.