Durfee Elementary

www.emcsd.org

1,120 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Durfee Elementary School, located at 12233 Star St. in El Monte, California, is a key institution within the El Monte City School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district known for its commitment to inclusive and supportive learning environments, Durfee Elementary focuses on equipping young learners with the essential skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative framework provided by the El Monte City School District, which prioritizes innovation, technology integration, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of high expectations and supportive instruction, Durfee Elementary aims to create a safe and nurturing campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational growth, offering programs and initiatives designed to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

1,120

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durfee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	881
Black	4
Asian	219
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
881 (78.7%)
Asian
219 (19.6%)
White
10 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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)443-3900
Website:	http://www.emcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	231

* 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 141

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 148