LEMON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lemon Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district, located in La Mesa, CA with about 626 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Lemon Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lemon Avenue Elementary, located in La Mesa, California, is a public school serving students in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Lemon Avenue Elementary places a significant value on family and community involvement. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association that organizes events and provides resources to enhance the overall educational experience. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and welcoming educational hub within the La Mesa neighborhood.

For more information, contact Lemon Avenue Elementary at (619) 668-5835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8787 Lemon Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941-5214
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LEMON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in La Mesa, CA with about 626 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 626 students

White
44.2%
Hispanic/Latino
33.2%
Two or more races
11.0%
Black or African American
6.7%
Asian
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.