Lemon Grove Academy Elementary vs Mt. Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
399 students
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
359 students
| Measure | Lemon Grove Academy Elementary Lemon Grove, California | Mt. Vernon Elementary Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4828 of 5,693 | #3822 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47016 of 50,301 | #41839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 399 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 16.2).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 83.2%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.6).
- •Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon Grove Academy Elementary better than Mt. Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 16.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lemon Grove Academy Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lemon Grove and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary: 399. Mt. Vernon Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lemon Grove Academy Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in California?
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary is 4828th of 5,693 and Mt. Vernon Elementary is 3822nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).