Very Good
#3095 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Elementary School · Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA
An elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
8425 Palm St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lemon Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,381
Median home value
$640,500
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Bancroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| St. John of the Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lemon Grove
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is listed in Lemon Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is a public elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA, part of Lemon Grove, serving approximately 125 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,095 of 9,539 schools in CA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
What grades does Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center serve?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
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 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center rank in CA?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center ranks #3,095 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center a charter school?
No, Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center a Title I school?
No, Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
57.6% of students at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (619) 825-5600
- Area population (ZIP 91945)
- 27,531
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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