- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Maxson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maxson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062619003916
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxson Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxson Elementary ranks #16 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062619003916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Maxson Elementary shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 062619003916 · El Monte, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 21.6:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (920 students)
Maxson Elementary shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maxson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
920 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
785 students
- Baker Elementa
Baker Elementary
601 students
- Willard F. Pay
Willard F. Payne Elementary
534 students
- Twin Lakes Ele
Twin Lakes Elementary
502 students
- This school
Maxson Elementary
433 students
What this shows Maxson Elementary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxson Elementary compares
Maxson Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$23,155
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 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
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
Asian 8.1%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Maxson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain View Elementary reports $23,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxson 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxson Elementary
How many students attend Maxson Elementary?
Maxson Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxson Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxson Elementary?
69.8% of students at Maxson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maxson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxson Elementary?
Maxson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Maxson Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxson Elementary ranks #16 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 Mountain View Elementary?
Besides Maxson 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.