Top Rankings
El Monte City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,028 students in El Monte City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in El Monte City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
7,028 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
345 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
El Monte City School District, which is ranked #742 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#759 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,244 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
18%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,627 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
56%
# Black Students
39 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
71 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
820
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
748
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
739
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
789
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
734
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
801
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
844
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
764
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
789
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,608 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,893 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,608
$19,942
Spending / Student
$19,893
$18,366
Best El Monte City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legore Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 North Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Gidley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 East Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #66.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5213 North Daleview Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11317 East Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #99.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 North Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherrylee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #1212.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #1313.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1414.
Cortada Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1515.
Shirpser Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4020 North Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,028 students.
What is the rank of El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District is ranked #742 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte City School District?
80% of El Monte City School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Monte City School District?
El Monte City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Monte City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,893 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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