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Enrollment
466
Combined
STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE LEARNING CHOICE ACADEMY - EAST COUNTY DISTRICT·NCES 060249814437
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
4215 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941 · (619) 463-8811 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL466 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
22 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
273 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 23 | 5% |
| Grade 1 | 24 | 5% |
| Grade 2 | 29 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 31 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 31 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 38 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 38 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 59 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 47 | 10% |
| Grade 10 | 38 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 37 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 43 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (23) is 61% smaller than its 8th grade class (59).
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
466
+92 (+25%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 17.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 466 | 22.1 | 21.1:1 | 59% (273) |
| 2023-24 | 440 | 22.8 | 19.3:1 | 61% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 407 | 24 | 16.9:1 | 59% (242) |
| 2020-21 | 374 | 21 | 17.8:1 | 59% (219) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Learning Choice Academy - East County.
About The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Students in La Mesa, California, attend The Learning Choice Academy - East County, a small school serving multiple grade levels. Federal data show 466 students enrolled in kindergarten through 12 in 2024-25. Across combined schools in California, the average enrollment is about 602.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County falls under The Learning Choice Academy - East County District.
The largest group at The Learning Choice Academy - East County is Hispanic students, at 62%. Enrollment also includes 25% White, 6% multiracial, and 5% Black. Among people living in San Diego County, the Hispanic share is about 35%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, The Learning Choice Academy - East County scores 55%.
Teacher count: 22.1 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 21.1:1. Across combined schools in California, the average ratio is 18.6:1. Roughly 59% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Census data for San Diego County show the median household earns about $106,268 a year, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting The Learning Choice Academy - East County, San Diego County has 766 public schools.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County's closest public school neighbor is Lemon Avenue Elementary, about 0.9 miles away. The five-mile area around The Learning Choice Academy - East County holds at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large. NCES lists The Learning Choice Academy - East County as a charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, The Learning Choice Academy - East County had a net gain of 92 students, or 25%. The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.8:1 to 21.1:1 over the same years.
The allk12 page for The Learning Choice Academy - East County lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in La Mesa
- Helix HighHigh · 2,554 students
- Grossmont HighHigh · 2,172 students
- La Mesa Arts AcademyMiddle · 1,059 students
- Parkway Sports and Health Science AcademyMiddle · 897 students
- Murdock ElementaryElementary · 608 students
- Avocado ElementaryElementary · 573 students
Nearby schools
- Lemon Avenue Elementary0.9 mi · 502
- La Mesa Arts Academy1.0 mi · 1,059
- La Mesa Dale Elementary1.1 mi · 460
- Sparrow Academy1.3 mi · 156
- Lemon Grove Academy Elementary1.3 mi · 399
- Helix High1.3 mi · 2,554
Frequently asked questions
About The Learning Choice Academy - East CountyWhat is the total enrollment at The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County enrolls approximately 466 students in grades KG-12.
Is The Learning Choice Academy - East County an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does The Learning Choice Academy - East County have?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
At The Learning Choice Academy - East County, the student body is approximately 25% White, 62% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is The Learning Choice Academy - East County public or private?
The Learning Choice Academy - East County is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by The Learning Choice Academy - East County District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.