Cortada Elementary

3111 North Potrero Ave.
El Monte, CA 91733

322 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cortada Elementary School is located in El Monte, California, and is part of the Mountain View School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects like English Language Arts and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment. Cortada Elementary prioritizes strong community engagement, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships to support student achievement. By utilizing modern teaching strategies and maintaining a focus on a safe, nurturing campus culture, the school strives to empower its students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens within their community.

322

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cortada Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	271
Asian	48
American Indian	1

Hispanic
271 (84.2%)
Asian
48 (14.9%)
White
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)575-2391
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 51

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 58