Top Rankings
El Monte City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,251 students in El Monte City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in El Monte City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
7,251 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
El Monte City School District, which is ranked #745 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#759 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,305 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
18%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,777 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
56%
# Black Students
47 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
76 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
846
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
752
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
730
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
802
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
881
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
782
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
809
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
798
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
851
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,882 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,281 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,882
$19,801
Spending / Student
$19,281
$18,236
Best El Monte City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legore Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 N. Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Gidley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 E. Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #66.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5213 N. Daleview Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11317 E. Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Grades: K-8
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 E. Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
Rank: #99.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 N. Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherrylee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #1212.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 N. Ca
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Grades: K-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1313.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 N. Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1414.
Cortada Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N. Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #1515.
Shirpser Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4020 N. Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,251 students.
What is the rank of El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District is ranked #745 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte City School District?
80% of El Monte City School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Monte City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,281 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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