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San Altos Elementary

Lemon Grove · San Diego County · 1750 Madera Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515

(619) 825-5621 · sae.lemongrovesd.net/

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5/10
#3379
Rank 3379 out of 5,722
Top 59%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3463 · 39th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3432 · 40th percentile
Science5/10 · #3084 · 45th percentile

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School Overview

San Altos Elementary sits in Lemon Grove, a small, tight-knit city tucked into the eastern edges of San Diego that often flies under the radar compared to its flashier neighbors. The school serves a diverse community and lands in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families rooted in the area who value stability and community over competitive rankings. Lemon Grove itself has a genuine small-town feel — walkable, unpretentious, and close enough to the heart of San Diego to enjoy everything the region offers without the hustle of city living.

Student Demographics

178 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
117 (66%)
Asian
20 (11%)
Multiple Races
16 (9%)
White
10 (6%)
African American
10 (6%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged132 (74%)
Students with Disabilities41 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

338
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3373 · 44th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found