Shirpser Elementary

492 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shirpser Elementary School is a public school located in El Monte, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the El Monte City School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The campus serves a diverse student population and prioritizes providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction. In addition to a core curriculum that aligns with state standards, Shirpser Elementary often incorporates programs designed to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, as well as opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to cultivate a safe and encouraging culture where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

492

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirpser Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	464
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	1

Hispanic
464 (94.3 %)
Asian
23 (4.7 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
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)575-2393
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 81

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 80