Columbia Elementary

3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731

706 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary, located at 3400 N. California in El Monte, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the El Monte City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future middle and high school endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Columbia Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the creation of a welcoming school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize effective communication with parents and guardians to ensure a holistic approach to student achievement. With a commitment to inclusivity and equity, the school strives to provide its students with the resources, extracurricular opportunities, and guidance necessary to thrive both academically and as productive members of the local El Monte community.

706

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	638
Black	3
Asian	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
638 (90.4%)
Asian
60 (8.5%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Monte City
Phone:	(626)575-2306
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 146