- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Cherrylee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherrylee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061209001345
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherrylee Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherrylee Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherrylee Elementary ranks #9 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Cherrylee Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061209001345 · El Monte, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 20.9:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Durfee Elementary (1,120 students)
Cherrylee Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cherrylee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durfee Element
Durfee Elementary
1,120 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary
706 students
- Rio Hondo Elem
Rio Hondo Elementary
636 students
- Potrero Elemen
Potrero Elementary
596 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary
562 students
- This school 292
Cherrylee Elementary
292 students
What this shows Cherrylee Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherrylee Elementary compares
Cherrylee Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,829
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
Asian 24.0%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Cherrylee Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Monte City reports $24,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherrylee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durfee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherrylee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Baker Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 20:1 students per teacher
Potrero Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 19.9:1 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherrylee Elementary
How many students attend Cherrylee Elementary?
Cherrylee Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherrylee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherrylee Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Cherrylee Elementary?
54.0% of students at Cherrylee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherrylee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherrylee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherrylee Elementary?
Cherrylee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Cherrylee Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherrylee Elementary ranks #9 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 El Monte City?
Besides Cherrylee Elementary, El Monte City also operates Durfee Elementary (1,120 students), Columbia Elementary (706 students), and Rio Hondo Elementary (636 students). See the El Monte City district page for the complete list.