El Monte Elementary

Summary:

El Monte Elementary is a public elementary school in Concord, California, serving 425 students in grades K-5 and part of the Mt. Diablo Unified school district.

El Monte Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and district averages. The school has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 36.2%, well above the 25.9% rate at Ygnacio Valley Elementary and the 23.7% rate at Mountain View Elementary. Additionally, El Monte students consistently underperform on state assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with only 29.12% of students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy compared to 45.52% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 54.59%, compared to 32.37% at Woodside Elementary and 19.67% at Monte Gardens Elementary.

These challenges appear to be widening over time, as the performance gap between El Monte Elementary and district/state averages has been growing, particularly in Math and Science. The school's struggles are especially pronounced for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools in these subgroups. Despite being located in the same district, El Monte is surrounded by several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Monte Gardens Elementary and Westwood Elementary, which consistently outperform El Monte on academic measures, suggesting opportunities to learn from their practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1400 Dina Dr.
       Concord, CA  94518-1222


(925) 685-3113

District: Mt. Diablo Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4298th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,216 Help


Students who attend El Monte Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    El Dorado Middle
High:    Concord High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.1%
Two or more races:
25.6%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details El Monte Elementary ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 21st among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at El Monte Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.1%), two or more races (25.6%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Monte Elementary is 25, which is the 8th best among 30 elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Monte Elementary is $13,216, which is the 8th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Monte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Monte Elementary 4298th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See El Monte Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mt. Diablo Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Diablo Unified 789th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for El Monte Elementary

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Rank History for all students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.76 2515th 4809 47.7%
2005 33.69 3070th 4822 36.3%
2006 28.39 3423rd 4818 29.0%
2007 28.59 3670th 5113 28.2%
2008 27.29 3806th 5113 25.6%
2009 21.15 4344th 5193 16.3%
2010 28.61 3954th 5314 25.6%
2011 35.20 3600th 5377 33.0%
2012 50.28 2595th 5390 51.9%
2013 36.73 3546th 5530 35.9%
2015 47.31 2606th 5611 53.6%
2016 40.33 3059th 5614 45.5%
2017 39.15 3159th 5692 44.5%
2018 39.49 3188th 5662 43.7%
2019 30.84 3868th 5789 33.2%
2021 25.53 1040th 1417 26.6%
2022 31.83 3719th 5883 36.8%
2023 30.62 3829th 5874 34.8%
2024 25.68 4298th 5862 26.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.29 2298th 3246 29.2%
2019 19.02 3223rd 3275 1.6%
2021 23.61 583rd 602 3.2%
2022 41.94 1682nd 3311 49.2%
2023 35.62 2114th 3250 35.0%
2024 23.12 2945th 3160 6.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.81 3177th 5084 37.5%
2019 27.13 4089th 5173 21.0%
2021 33.84 751st 1110 32.3%
2022 32.70 3609th 5264 31.4%
2023 31.43 3780th 5374 29.7%
2024 16.78 5021st 5511 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.11 2543rd 5413 53.0%
2019 27.81 4006th 5492 27.1%
2021 21.17 1014th 1267 20.0%
2022 34.30 3385th 5635 39.9%
2023 28.60 3903rd 5617 30.5%
2024 24.04 4334th 5605 22.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.13 807th 2227 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 3526th 5431 35.1%
2019 34.22 3448th 5510 37.4%
2021 31.89 805th 1272 36.7%
2022 30.03 3784th 5663 33.2%
2023 33.93 3478th 5650 38.4%
2024 29.84 3821st 5636 32.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.37 3253rd 4830 32.7%
2019 29.00 3760th 4963 24.2%
2022 29.35 3755th 5084 26.1%
2023 24.76 4129th 5098 19.0%
2024 13.55 4844th 5102 5.1%
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Rank History for White students at El Monte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.56 1881st 2737 31.3%
2019 27.79 2202nd 2834 22.3%
2022 19.64 2275th 2726 16.5%
2023 19.63 2235th 2662 16.0%
2024 10.04 2450th 2647 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for El Monte Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 512 20 39 64 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1989 490 28 39 67 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 501 33 39 65 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 493 24 35 85 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 494 20 28 88 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1993 462 36 38 104 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1994 407 28 34 108 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 381 19 40 99 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1996 381 19 40 99 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1997 378 16 40 100 2 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 390 29 31 94 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 401 25 31 107 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 394 27 41 128 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 374 24 48 142 5 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 359 19 58 134 6 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 359 19 58 134 6 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 328 20 66 150 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 313 26 57 147 4 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 273 26 55 162 6 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 257 23 51 137 6 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 220 31 47 156 6 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 179 27 45 167 5 9 23 0 455
2010 168 34 40 180 5 7 11 0 445
2011 141 34 42 218 5 7 22 0 469
2012 138 30 37 229 3 6 40 0 483
2013 119 32 40 248 2 7 47 0 495
2014 133 22 40 238 2 7 34 0 476
2015 140 17 40 208 1 5 53 0 464
2016 126 17 44 232 2 12 45 0 478
2017 124 20 36 212 2 6 43 0 443
2018 107 18 34 216 2 3 52 0 432
2019 96 18 28 225 2 3 61 0 433
2020 106 18 44 219 3 3 37 0 430
2021 87 16 41 216 3 2 52 0 417
2022 66 12 34 214 1 1 75 0 403
2023 61 10 30 213 1 1 109 0 425

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Monte Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 25.0 25.4 n/a
1989 624 24.5 25.4 n/a
1990 638 24.5 26.0 n/a
1991 638 25.5 25.0 n/a
1992 631 25.9 24.3 22
1993 640 23.5 27.2 32.3
1994 577 22.5 25.6 33.4
1995 540 20.0 27.0 31.7
1996 540 20.0 27.0 31.7
1997 536 21.0 25.5 31.2
1998 546 25.0 21.8 32.6
1999 567 27.0 21.0 29.8
2000 591 26.0 22.7 28.8
2001 593 28.0 21.2 30.2
2002 576 29.0 19.9 34.5
2003 576 29.0 19.9 34.5
2004 567 27.0 21.0 38.1
2005 547 24.5 22.3 37.8
2006 522 23.5 22.2 0
2007 474 20.0 23.7 44.1
2008 460 24.0 19.2 51.5
2009 455 21.0 20.7 58.5
2010 445 19.0 23.4 54.8
2011 469 n/a n/a 60.3
2012 483 21.3 22.6 n/a
2013 495 20.5 24.0 67.1
2014 476 18.0 26.4 64.7
2015 464 19.0 24.4 62.9
2016 478 20.0 23.9 66.3
2017 443 21.0 21.0 65
2018 432 19.5 22.1 58.3
2019 433 19.4 22.3 63.3
2020 430 n/a n/a 63.5
2021 417 18.0 23.1 56.1
2022 403 17.0 23.7 64
2023 425 17.0 25.0 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Monte Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 25.0 25.4 n/a
1989 624 24.5 25.4 n/a
1990 638 24.5 26.0 n/a
1991 638 25.5 25.0 n/a
1992 631 25.9 24.3 22
1993 640 23.5 27.2 32.3
1994 577 22.5 25.6 33.4
1995 540 20.0 27.0 31.7
1996 540 20.0 27.0 31.7
1997 536 21.0 25.5 31.2
1998 546 25.0 21.8 32.6
1999 567 27.0 21.0 29.8
2000 591 26.0 22.7 28.8
2001 593 28.0 21.2 30.2
2002 576 29.0 19.9 34.5
2003 576 29.0 19.9 34.5
2004 567 27.0 21.0 38.1
2005 547 24.5 22.3 37.8
2006 522 23.5 22.2 0
2007 474 20.0 23.7 44.1
2008 460 24.0 19.2 51.5
2009 455 21.0 20.7 58.5
2010 445 19.0 23.4 54.8
2011 469 n/a n/a 60.3
2012 483 21.3 22.6 n/a
2013 495 20.5 24.0 67.1
2014 476 18.0 26.4 64.7
2015 464 19.0 24.4 62.9
2016 478 20.0 23.9 66.3
2017 443 21.0 21.0 65
2018 432 19.5 22.1 58.3
2019 433 19.4 22.3 63.3
2020 430 n/a n/a 63.5
2021 417 18.0 23.1 56.1
2022 403 17.0 23.7 64
2023 425 17.0 25.0 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

El Monte Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201287.0%0.0%0.0%13.0%91.0%93.0%95.0%90.0%96.0%
201392.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%92.0%
201493.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%95.0%97.0%99.0%95.0%95.0%
201592.0%3.0%1.0%5.0%92.0%96.0%97.0%92.0%92.0%
201692.0%3.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%93.0%95.0%92.0%94.0%
201793.0%2.0%1.0%2.0%94.0%96.0%97.0%93.0%94.0%
201894.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201995.0%2.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%
202189.8%0.0%2.0%95.9%94.9%92.9%94.9%
202297.5%0.0%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for El Monte Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,216

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on El Monte Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3868th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3829th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Monte Elementary)38.533.9
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)4843.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (El Monte Elementary)41.533.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)49.947.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Monte Elementary)37.330.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)50.446.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (El Monte Elementary)14.735
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)43.746.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Monte Elementary)43.327.8
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)48.848.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (El Monte Elementary)25.817.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)34.835.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (El Monte Elementary)29.221.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Mt. Diablo Unified)32.635.5
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433425
 1.8%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2830
 7.1%
Hispanic225213
 5.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White9661
 36.5%
Two or More Races61109
 78.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%54.6%
 8.7%


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El Monte Elementary ranks 4298th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended El Monte Elementary.

Students who attend El Monte Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : El Dorado Middle
High : Concord High

Students at El Monte Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 26% Two or more races, 14% White, 7% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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