District Overview
Located at 3540 North Lexington Avenue in El Monte, California, the El Monte City School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a thriving suburban community within the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. Operating across 15 individual school sites, the district is dedicated to early childhood and middle-grade development, offering robust academic programs spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of nearly 7,000 students across its elementary and intermediate campuses, El Monte City creates a supportive, neighborhood-focused educational environment designed to build strong academic and social foundations before students transition to high school.

The district's vibrant learning community reflects the rich cultural diversity of Southern California, with a student population represented predominantly by Hispanic and Asian learners alongside a range of multicultural backgrounds. To ensure student success, El Monte City maintains a well-resourced workforce comprising nearly 1,600 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes over 675 classroom teachers, nearly 150 instructional aides, and more than 770 dedicated support personnel, creating a favorable student-to-educator environment that emphasizes tailored learning and holistic care. Families, researchers, and prospective community members can explore more about the district's programs and school sites online at www.emcsd.org.
15
Total Schools
6,927
Total Students
676.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Monte City
Demographic Student Count
White60
Hispanic5,508
Black33
Asian1,283
Two or More25
American Indian8
Pacific Islander9
  • Hispanic
    5,508 (79.5%)
  • Asian
    1,283 (18.5%)
  • White
    60 (0.9%)
  • Black
    33 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    25 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in El Monte City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary15
Middle0
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:15
Students:6,927*
Teachers (FTE):676.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.2
Schools in El Monte City
Found 15 Schools