Rio Hondo Elementary

653 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rio Hondo Elementary, located in the prestigious Arcadia Unified School District, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently maintaining high performance standards within the California public school system. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, providing students with a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and a love for learning.

Beyond its academic reputation, Rio Hondo is known for its welcoming environment and active parent involvement. The school community benefits from a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the surrounding neighborhood, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. With its focus on inclusivity and student success, Rio Hondo Elementary remains a sought-after institution for families in the Arcadia area looking for a nurturing and high-achieving environment for their children.

653

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Hondo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	505
Black	4
Asian	118
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
505 (77.3 %)
Asian
118 (18.1 %)
White
20 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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)575-2308
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	161

* 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 48

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 128