- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Gidley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gidley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061209001350
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gidley Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gidley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gidley Elementary ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Gidley Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061209001350 · El Monte, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 18.2:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Durfee Elementary (1,120 students)
Gidley Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gidley 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
Gidley Elementary
454 students
What this shows Gidley Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gidley Elementary compares
Gidley 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
Asian 23.1%
White 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Gidley 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 Gidley 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gidley 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gidley Elementary
How many students attend Gidley Elementary?
Gidley Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gidley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gidley Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Gidley Elementary?
57.1% of students at Gidley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gidley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gidley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gidley Elementary?
Gidley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gidley Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Gidley Elementary ranks #3 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 Gidley 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.