Ynez Elementary

120 South Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754

www.ausd.us

695 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ynez Elementary School, located in Monterey Park, California, is a public school serving students in the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD). As an integral part of its local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student population. It serves as a foundational institution within the district, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while promoting both personal and social development.

Beyond its core academics, Ynez Elementary is noted for its active school community and dedication to student success through various enrichment opportunities. The school’s administration and faculty focus on providing a structured learning experience that aligns with the broader goals of the Alhambra Unified School District, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and strong parental involvement. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, enrollment procedures, and district-wide initiatives can visit the official AUSD website at http://www.ausd.us.

695

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ynez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	159
Black	1
Asian	504
Two or More	24

Asian
504 (72.5%)
Hispanic
159 (22.9%)
Two or More
24 (3.5%)
White
7 (1.0%)
Black
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:	Alhambra Unified
Phone:	(626)570-6260
Website:	http://www.ausd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 80

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 81