Norwood Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4520 North Whistler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
Norwood Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
392 students attend Norwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Norwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norwood Elementary School offer ?
Norwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Norwood Elementary School part of?
Norwood Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

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