Jerry Voorhis Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3501 Durfee Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jerry Voorhis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
36%
40%
(18-19)
44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jerry Voorhis Elementary School?
411 students attend Jerry Voorhis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jerry Voorhis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerry Voorhis Elementary School?
Jerry Voorhis Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jerry Voorhis Elementary School offer ?
Jerry Voorhis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jerry Voorhis Elementary School part of?
Jerry Voorhis Elementary School is part of Mountain View Elementary School District.

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