Byron E. Thompson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
- Byron E. Thompson Elementary School served 257 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 20% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Monte City School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Byron E. Thompson Elementary School is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Durfee Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Monte Durfee Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1,000 student
0.1 miles
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900 0.1 K-8 1,000 - El Monte Thompson Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 31 students
0.1 miles
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613 0.1 K-8 31 - El Monte Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 345 students
0.4 miles
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481 0.4 10-12 345 - El Monte La Primaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 304 students
0.5 miles
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150 0.5 K-5 304 - Pasadena Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 1,934 student
0.5 miles
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311 0.5 7-12 1,934
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