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 24:1.
- Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Byron E. Thompson Elementary School operated within the El Monte City School District.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 21% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
District Comparison
| School District Name | El Monte City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 15 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 8,709 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 30% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 45% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $104 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $122 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $11,196 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,108 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
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 is Durfee Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 1014 students
0.1 miles
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)443-3900 0.1 K-8 1014 - El Monte Thompson Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 46 students
0.1 miles
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)443-2613 0.1 K-8 46 - El Monte Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 371 students
0.4 miles
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)442-0481 0.4 10-12 371 - El Monte La Primaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
0.5 miles
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)652-4150 0.5 K-5 326 - Pasadena Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 2919 students
0.5 miles
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)962-3311 0.5 7-12 2919
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