At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Lemon Crest Elementary: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
21.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Lemon Crest Elementary
Lemon Crest Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lakeside. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lakeside Union. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lemon Crest Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.3%
- Hispanic41%
- Black4.3%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lakeside Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lindo Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Riverview Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
469 reported students
Winter Gardens Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–01
269 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
666 reported students
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
667 reported students
DREAM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
138 reported students
Public schools near Lemon Crest Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindo Park Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–05 | 421 | 0.7 mi |
| Riverview Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | 02–05 | 469 | 0.7 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–05 | 666 | 1.2 mi |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–05 | 667 | 1.3 mi |
| Winter Gardens Elementary Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–01 | 269 | 1.5 mi |
| W. D. Hall Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–05 | 579 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lemon Crest Elementary
What grades does Lemon Crest Elementary serve?
Lemon Crest Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakeside Union.
How many students attend Lemon Crest Elementary?
Lemon Crest Elementary reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lemon Crest Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.8:1, based on 437 students and 20.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lemon Crest Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lemon Crest Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakeside Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lemon Crest Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lemon Crest Elementary in?
Lemon Crest Elementary is part of Lakeside Union, based in Lakeside, CA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lemon Crest Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lindo Park Elementary (0.7 mi), Riverview Elementary (0.7 mi), Lakeview Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.