Lemon Crest Elementary School

12463 Lemon Crest Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lemon Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lemon Crest Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Igniting Passion in Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities

School Rankings

Lemon Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemon Crest Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5965 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
34%
34%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lemon Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Lemon Crest Elementary School is ranked #5965 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lemon Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Lemon Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Carlton Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Crest Elementary School?
455 students attend Lemon Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lemon Crest Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemon Crest Elementary School?
Lemon Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lemon Crest Elementary School offer ?
Lemon Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lemon Crest Elementary School part of?
Lemon Crest Elementary School is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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