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Lemon Crest Elementary

12463 Lemon Crest Dr., Lakeside, CA, 92040

About Lemon Crest Elementary

Lemon Crest Elementary School is situated at 12463 Lemon Crest Drive in the Lemon Crest area. It serves 525 students across grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 31% and reading proficiency is 39%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The campus is welcoming and encourages students to take responsibility for their actions. Teachers try to make every child feel like they belong. The smaller number of students means that each student can have a more personalized experience on campus. Shared spaces are used well for different student gatherings. There is age-appropriate equipment for physical activity on the grounds. School displays show off student work to show how much they've learned. During the school day, teachers give students regular feedback. The way the campus is set up makes it easier to focus during the busiest times of learning. In this area, homes cost between $540,000 and $790,000. Parents say that the school is very professional and that everything runs smoothly every day. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Lemon Crest Elementary Contact Information

Address

12463 Lemon Crest Dr., Lakeside, CA, 92040

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Phone

(619) 390-2527

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 34% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
455
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4036 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lemon Crest Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.59%
Asian 2.64%
Hispanic 40.44%
Black 2.64%
Two+ Races 7.03%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
46.59%
Asian
2.64%
Hispanic
40.44%
Black
2.64%
Two+ Races
7.03%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 455
46.81%
213 Female
53.19%
242 Male

Student Population

455 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

455 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lemon Crest Elementary is focusing on its "Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports" program by giving prizes to students who are especially kind during the spring term. The school recently updated its technology so that all students can use modern digital learning tools for their end-of-year tests. The ParentSquare app sends families weekly updates about the minimum days and parent-teacher conference windows for March 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a separate technology lab at Lemon Crest Elementary School where students can work on research projects?

Ans. The media center has special resources for advanced digital learning and research, even though students use their own devices.

Q2. What do you need to do to become a classroom volunteer at Lemon Crest Elementary School?

Ans. Before helping out on campus, volunteers must show proof of a current TB clearance and pass a district background check.

Q3. Are there any gardening or environmental science activities at Lemon Crest Elementary School?

Ans. In the school garden, students plant things in the spring and fall to learn about biology and how to be more environmentally friendly.

Q4. How does Lemon Crest Elementary School let parents know about weather-related closures or emergencies?

Ans. The school uses a digital notification system to send out text and email updates about campus safety right away.

Q5. Do students at Lemon Crest Elementary School have to take physical education classes?

Ans. State law says that every student must have at least 200 minutes of physical education every ten days.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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