Lemon Crest Elementary

12463 Lemon Crest Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040

www.lsusd.net

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lemon Crest Elementary is a public school located in Lakeside, California, serving students as part of the Lakeside Union School District. Situated on Lemon Crest Drive, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is dedicated to providing a supportive, foundational academic environment for children in the surrounding area. The school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Lakeside Union School District, Lemon Crest provides a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards while often incorporating programs designed to help students build confidence and academic proficiency. Families interested in enrollment, specific school events, or detailed information regarding staff and academic policies can visit their official website at http://www.lsusd.net.

437

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lemon Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	179
Black	19
Asian	13
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
185 (42.3%)
Hispanic
179 (41.0%)
Two or More
38 (8.7%)
Black
19 (4.3%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Lakeside Union Elementary
Phone:	(619)390-2527
Website:	http://www.lsusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 82

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 74