Monterey Heights Elementary

7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

mhe.lemongrovesd.net/

341 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monterey Heights Elementary, located at 7550 Canton Dr. in Lemon Grove, CA, is a public school serving students in the Lemon Grove School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, often focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Monterey Heights places a strong emphasis on community involvement and inclusivity. The school typically provides various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in enrichment activities, such as arts, technology, and physical education. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaboration between families and educators, Monterey Heights strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

341

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	231
Black	27
Asian	18
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
231 (67.7%)
Two or More
32 (9.4%)
Black
27 (7.9%)
White
26 (7.6%)
Asian
18 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Lemon Grove
Phone:	(619)825-5633
Website:	http://mhe.lemongrovesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 41