Lemon Avenue Elementary School

8787 Lemon Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lemon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026

School Rankings

Lemon Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemon Avenue Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1719 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
57%
34%
60%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lemon Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1719 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
502 students attend Lemon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lemon Avenue Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemon Avenue Elementary School?
Lemon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, 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-5
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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