- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Thompson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061209001360
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #6 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Elementary ranks #6 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: El Monte City · California
NCES ID 061209001360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Thompson Elementary grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+46.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061209001360 · El Monte, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 21:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Durfee Elementary (1,120 students)
Thompson Elementary grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+46.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thompson 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 21
Thompson Elementary
21 students
What this shows Thompson Elementary reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Elementary compares
Thompson Elementary is a growing 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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 + 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 85.7%
Asian 14.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Thompson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for El Monte City reports $24,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durfee Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson 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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Elementary
How many students attend Thompson Elementary?
Thompson Elementary has 21 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Thompson Elementary?
30.8% of students at Thompson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Elementary?
Thompson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Thompson Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Elementary ranks #6 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 Thompson 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.