- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Twin Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Twin Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062619008913
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Lakes Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Lakes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Elementary ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062619008913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Twin Lakes Elementary shrank from 682 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 062619008913 · El Monte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (920 students)
Twin Lakes Elementary shrank from 682 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Twin Lakes 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
- This school
Twin Lakes Elementary
502 students
- Miramonte Elem
Miramonte Elementary
438 students
What this shows Twin Lakes Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Lakes Elementary compares
Twin Lakes 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
Asian 8.0%
White 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard F. Payne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miramonte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Lakes 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary?
Twin Lakes Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Twin Lakes Elementary?
73.5% of students at Twin Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Twin Lakes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Lakes Elementary?
Twin Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Twin Lakes Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Elementary ranks #3 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 Twin Lakes 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.