Enrollment
316
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temple City, CA
Cleminson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cleminson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061209001346
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleminson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Temple City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleminson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleminson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Temple City, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cleminson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cleminson Elementary
Cleminson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Temple City, California, enrolling 316 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 869 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 903 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding El Monte City spends $21,213 per pupil, 28% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Temple City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Longden Elementary (936 students): Cleminson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 26.7:1).
El Monte City also operates Durfee Elementary (1,120 students) and Columbia Elementary (706 students) alongside Cleminson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cleminson Elementary compares
Cleminson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
Asian 32.9%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Cleminson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Monte City, which includes Cleminson Elementary.
$21,213
Per student
+28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 61.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cleminson 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleminson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 Temple City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cleminson Elementary
How many students attend Cleminson Elementary?
Cleminson Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temple City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleminson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleminson Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Cleminson Elementary?
42.1% of students at Cleminson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleminson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cleminson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Temple City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleminson Elementary?
Cleminson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleminson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Temple City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleminson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Temple City, 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 Temple City on the city page.
Is Cleminson Elementary a good school?
Cleminson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in El Monte City?
Besides Cleminson 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.
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