- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Gabriel, CA
Emperor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emperor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063898006535
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emperor Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in San Gabriel · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for California
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emperor Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emperor Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA.
School address
District: Temple City Unified · California
NCES ID 063898006535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Emperor Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 063898006535 · San Gabriel, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 28.3:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple City High (1,779 students)
Emperor Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emperor Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple City Hi
Temple City High
1,779 students
- Longden Elemen
Longden Elementary
936 students
- Oak Avenue Int
Oak Avenue Intermediate
839 students
- This school 650
Emperor Elementary
650 students
- La Rosa Elemen 543
La Rosa Elementary
543 students
- Cloverly Eleme 460
Cloverly Elementary
460 students
What this shows Emperor Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emperor Elementary compares
Emperor 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$16,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 7.2%
White 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Emperor Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple City Unified reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emperor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longden Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Avenue Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Rosa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverly Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emperor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in San Gabriel
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Dewey Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 21.1:1 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 (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emperor Elementary
How many students attend Emperor Elementary?
Emperor Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Gabriel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emperor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emperor Elementary is 28.3:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emperor Elementary?
30.8% of students at Emperor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emperor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emperor Elementary is Asian at 66.6% of enrollment, in San Gabriel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emperor Elementary?
Emperor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Emperor Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Gabriel?
By Resource Investment Index, Emperor Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, 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 San Gabriel on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple City Unified?
Besides Emperor Elementary, Temple City Unified also operates Temple City High (1,779 students), Longden Elementary (936 students), and Oak Avenue Intermediate (839 students). See the Temple City Unified district page for the complete list.