Kempton Street Literacy Academy

740 Kempton St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

638 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kempton Street Literacy Academy, located in Spring Valley, California, serves as a specialized educational institution with a primary focus on foundational academic development. By centering its curriculum on literacy, the school aims to provide students with the essential reading, writing, and communication skills necessary to succeed across all subject areas. The academy is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where students can build confidence in their language abilities while meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its focus on core literacy instruction, the school operates as a vital community hub within the Spring Valley area. By emphasizing small-group instruction and targeted interventions, Kempton Street Literacy Academy seeks to close achievement gaps and ensure that every student receives personalized attention. Through its commitment to high-quality academic programming and a student-centered culture, the academy prepares its learners for long-term success in their future educational pursuits.

638

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kempton Street Literacy Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	550
Black	38
Asian	8
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
550 (86.2 %)
Black
38 (6.0 %)
Two or More
21 (3.3 %)
White
19 (3.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5870
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 76