WILLARD F. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willard F. Payne Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mountain View Elementary school district, located in El Monte, CA with about 493 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Willard F. Payne Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Willard F. Payne Elementary School is a public school located in El Monte, California, serving students within the Mountain View School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its diverse student population for success in higher education and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and students. With a variety of programs and resources designed to engage learners, Payne Elementary encourages a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning. Through its dedication to innovative instruction and a nurturing campus climate, the school aims to empower every student to reach their full potential within a safe and structured academic setting.

For more information, contact Willard F. Payne Elementary at (626) 652-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2850 Mountain View Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732-3593
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WILLARD F. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in El Monte, CA with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 493 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLARD F. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.5%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.