- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Shirpser Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shirpser 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 061209001359
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirpser Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. 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
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirpser Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirpser Elementary ranks #16 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Shirpser Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 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
-17 students YoY 061209001359 · El Monte, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 19.1:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Durfee Elementary (1,120 students)
Shirpser Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shirpser 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 440
Shirpser Elementary
440 students
What this shows Shirpser Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirpser Elementary compares
Shirpser 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
Asian 5.5%
White 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Shirpser 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 Shirpser Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durfee Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirpser 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirpser Elementary
How many students attend Shirpser Elementary?
Shirpser Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirpser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirpser Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Shirpser Elementary?
64.4% of students at Shirpser Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirpser Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shirpser Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirpser Elementary?
Shirpser 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 Shirpser Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirpser 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 El Monte City?
Besides Shirpser 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.