Wright Elementary

11317 East McGirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732

562 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Wright Elementary School, located at 11317 E. McGirk Rd. in El Monte, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Mountain View School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on core academic subjects, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Dedicated to fostering both intellectual and personal growth, the school emphasizes the development of essential skills that prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the El Monte community, Wright Elementary maintains a commitment to supporting a diverse student body through inclusive teaching practices and community engagement. The school typically offers various resources to enhance the learning experience, such as technology integration, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By promoting a safe and collaborative campus culture, Wright Elementary strives to provide a stable, supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

562

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wright Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	424
Black	3
Asian	127
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
424 (75.6%)
Asian
127 (22.6%)
White
4 (0.7%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)575-2333
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
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 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 121