New Lexington Elementary School

10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
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Top 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Lexington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : New Lexington Elementary serves the southwest part of South El Monte, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Lexington Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

New Lexington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Lexington Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
43%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
55%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
20%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.52

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Lexington Elementary School's ranking?
New Lexington Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Lexington Elementary School?
313 students attend New Lexington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New Lexington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Lexington Elementary School?
New Lexington Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Lexington Elementary School offer ?
New Lexington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Lexington Elementary School part of?
New Lexington Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : New Lexington Elementary serves the southwest part of South El Monte, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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