- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Willard F. Payne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willard F. Payne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062619003920
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard F. Payne Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #18 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard F. Payne Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard F. Payne Elementary ranks #18 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062619003920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Willard F. Payne Elementary shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 062619003920 · El Monte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 20.5:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (920 students)
Willard F. Payne Elementary shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willard F. Payne 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
- This school
Willard F. Payne Elementary
534 students
- Twin Lakes Ele
Twin Lakes Elementary
502 students
- Miramonte Elem
Miramonte Elementary
438 students
What this shows Willard F. Payne Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard F. Payne Elementary compares
Willard F. Payne 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
Asian 4.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Willard F. Payne 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 Willard F. Payne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miramonte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard F. Payne 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard F. Payne Elementary
How many students attend Willard F. Payne Elementary?
Willard F. Payne Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard F. Payne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard F. Payne Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Willard F. Payne Elementary?
76.2% of students at Willard F. Payne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard F. Payne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willard F. Payne Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard F. Payne Elementary?
Willard F. Payne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Willard F. Payne Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard F. Payne Elementary ranks #18 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 Willard F. Payne 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.