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El Monte Elementary School

1400 Dina Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Monte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Monte Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1955

School Rankings

El Monte Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Monte Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
34%
30-34%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Monte Elementary School's ranking?
El Monte Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Monte Elementary School often compared to?
El Monte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ygnacio Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Monte Elementary School?
412 students attend El Monte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of El Monte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Monte Elementary School?
El Monte Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Monte Elementary School offer ?
El Monte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Monte Elementary School part of?
El Monte Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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