Cortada Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cortada Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cortada Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cortada Elementary School?
376 students attend Cortada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cortada Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cortada Elementary School?
Cortada Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cortada Elementary School offer ?
Cortada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cortada Elementary School part of?
Cortada Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.
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