Maxson Elementary

maxson.mtviewschools.com/

433 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Maxson Elementary School, located in El Monte, California, is a public school serving students in the Mountain View School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, Maxson utilizes a standards-based curriculum while incorporating technology and modern instructional strategies to engage diverse learners.

Beyond the classroom, the school prioritizes community involvement and family engagement as cornerstones of the student experience. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local El Monte community, Maxson Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s programs are designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

433

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maxson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	393
Asian	35
American Indian	2

Hispanic
393 (90.8%)
Asian
35 (8.1%)
White
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Mountain View Elementary
Phone:	(626)652-4500
Website:	http://maxson.mtviewschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 77

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 62