- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Durfee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Durfee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061209001349
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durfee Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Durfee Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durfee Elementary ranks #1 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Durfee Elementary grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,089 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 061209001349 · El Monte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,120 enr · 22.9:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Elementary (706 students)
Durfee Elementary grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,089 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Durfee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Legore Element
Legore Elementary
516 students
What this shows Durfee Elementary reports 1,120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durfee Elementary compares
Durfee Elementary is a growing 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,120 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,120
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
Asian 19.6%
White 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Durfee 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 Durfee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legore Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durfee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in El Monte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~1,120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durfee Elementary
How many students attend Durfee Elementary?
Durfee Elementary has 1,120 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durfee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Durfee Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durfee Elementary?
51.0% of students at Durfee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durfee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Durfee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durfee Elementary?
Durfee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durfee Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Durfee Elementary ranks #1 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 Durfee Elementary, El Monte City also operates Columbia Elementary (706 students), Rio Hondo Elementary (636 students), and Potrero Elementary (596 students). See the El Monte City district page for the complete list.