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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Columbia Elementary

El Monte City · Los Angeles County · 3400 North California, El Monte, CA 91731-3136

(626) 575-2306

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4/10
#3625
Rank 3625 out of 5,722
Top 63%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2981 · 48th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4214 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #3648 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Columbia Elementary sits in El Monte, a working-class city in the San Gabriel Valley where tight-knit communities and family-oriented values run deep. The school shows some real strength in English relative to its overall profile, which can be reassuring for families prioritizing literacy in the early grades, though math is an area to watch and ask the school about. Families who are rooted in the neighborhood and looking for a K-8 school where kids stay together through middle school — rather than making an earlier transition — may find the continuity here appealing.

Student Demographics

542 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
487 (90%)
Asian
47 (9%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners258 (48%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged494 (91%)
Students with Disabilities52 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

706
Enrollment
31.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1962 · 68th percentile

141 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found