Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lemon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemon Avenue Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemon Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2141 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lemon Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Lemon Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murdock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School?
513 students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lemon Avenue Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lemon Avenue Elementary School?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lemon Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lemon Avenue Elementary School part of?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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