Norwood Elementary School (Closed 2010)
- Norwood Elementary School served 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Monte City School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Norwood Elementary School is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Thompson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Monte Thompson Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 31 students
0.3 miles
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613 0.3 K-8 31 - El Monte Durfee Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1,000 student
0.4 miles
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900 0.4 K-8 1,000 - El Monte Cherrylee Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 386 students
0.6 miles
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326 0.6 K-6 386 - El Monte Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 345 students
0.7 miles
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481 0.7 10-12 345 - El Monte La Primaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 304 students
0.7 miles
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150 0.7 K-5 304
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