- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Potrero Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Potrero Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061209001356
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potrero Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Potrero Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potrero Elementary ranks #5 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Potrero Elementary shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 061209001356 · El Monte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 19.9:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Durfee Elementary (1,120 students)
Potrero Elementary shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Potrero 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
- This school
Potrero Elementary
596 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary
562 students
- Legore Element
Legore Elementary
516 students
What this shows Potrero Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potrero Elementary compares
Potrero 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
Asian 8.4%
White 0.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Potrero 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 Potrero Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durfee Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potrero 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
- 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.
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
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potrero Elementary
How many students attend Potrero Elementary?
Potrero Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potrero Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Potrero Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Potrero Elementary?
62.1% of students at Potrero Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potrero Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Potrero Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potrero Elementary?
Potrero Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Potrero Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Potrero Elementary ranks #5 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 Potrero 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.