Enrollment
242
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
La Primaria Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Primaria Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062619003914
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Primaria Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #21 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Primaria Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Primaria Elementary ranks #21 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062619003914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Primaria Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Primaria Elementary
La Primaria Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in El Monte, California, enrolling 242 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 806 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #796, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mountain View Elementary spends $19,931 per pupil, 21% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among El Monte's elementary schools, it stands alongside Durfee Elementary (1,120 students): La Primaria Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 22.9:1).
Mountain View Elementary also operates Parkview Elementary (920 students) and Monte Vista Elementary (785 students) alongside La Primaria 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 La Primaria Elementary compares
La Primaria 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,931
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 90.1%
Asian 9.5%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, La Primaria Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain View Elementary, which includes La Primaria Elementary.
$19,931
Per student
+21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 15.5%
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 La Primaria Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard F. Payne Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Primaria Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Primaria Elementary
How many students attend La Primaria Elementary?
La Primaria Elementary has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Primaria Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Primaria Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Primaria Elementary?
70.1% of students at La Primaria Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Primaria Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Primaria Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Primaria Elementary?
La Primaria Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower 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 La Primaria Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, La Primaria Elementary ranks #21 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.
Is La Primaria Elementary a good school?
La Primaria Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Mountain View Elementary?
Besides La Primaria Elementary, Mountain View Elementary also operates Parkview Elementary (920 students), Monte Vista Elementary (785 students), and Baker Elementary (601 students). See the Mountain View Elementary district page for the complete list.
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