- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062619003911
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Elementary ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062619003911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Baker Elementary shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 062619003911 · El Monte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 20:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (920 students)
Baker Elementary shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Baker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
920 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
785 students
- This school
Baker Elementary
601 students
- Willard F. Pay
Willard F. Payne Elementary
534 students
- Twin Lakes Ele
Twin Lakes Elementary
502 students
- Miramonte Elem
Miramonte Elementary
438 students
What this shows Baker Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Elementary compares
Baker Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
Asian 7.7%
White 0.3%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Baker Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain View Elementary reports $23,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard F. Payne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miramonte Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in El Monte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Durfee Elementary
Standard public school
1,120 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
920 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Potrero Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Elementary
How many students attend Baker Elementary?
Baker Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Elementary?
78.3% of students at Baker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Elementary?
Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Elementary ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in El Monte on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain View Elementary?
Besides Baker Elementary, Mountain View Elementary also operates Parkview Elementary (920 students), Monte Vista Elementary (785 students), and Willard F. Payne Elementary (534 students). See the Mountain View Elementary district page for the complete list.