Enrollment
435
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Miguel Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Miguel Elementary
San Miguel Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lemon Grove, California, enrolling 435 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,700 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,447, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lemon Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lemon Grove Academy Elementary (399 students): San Miguel Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 23.5:1).
Lemon Grove also operates Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students) and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (516 students) alongside San Miguel Elementary.
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 San Miguel Elementary compares
San Miguel Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemon Grove, which includes San Miguel Elementary.
$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 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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is San Miguel Elementary a good school?
San Miguel Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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