- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monterey Park, CA
Ynez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ynez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015310946
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ynez Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Monterey Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ynez Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ynez Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Ynez Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 060015310946 · Monterey Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 23.2:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Ynez Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ynez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- This school 695
Ynez Elementary
695 students
What this shows Ynez Elementary reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ynez Elementary compares
Ynez 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$19,955
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 3.5%
White 1.0%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Ynez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ynez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ynez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Monterey Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Brightwood Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Repetto Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Monterey Vista Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Bella Vista Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 23.1:1 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ynez Elementary
How many students attend Ynez Elementary?
Ynez Elementary has 695 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monterey Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ynez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ynez Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ynez Elementary?
64.4% of students at Ynez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ynez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ynez Elementary is Asian at 72.5% of enrollment, in Monterey Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ynez Elementary?
Ynez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ynez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monterey Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ynez Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides Ynez Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.