Durfee Elementary

Durfee Elementary serves 1,089 students in grades K-8 in El Monte, providing education with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7 to 1 across its 48 full-time equivalent teaching staff. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide at #2630 out of 9,566 California schools, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. Academically, Durfee shows particular strength in English Language Arts, with 54% of students performing at proficient or above levels across grade levels.

Mathematics achievement stands at 42% proficient or above, indicating room for continued growth in this subject area. The school's overall academic score of 7.3 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student learning and development. The school draws from a diverse working-class community where the median household income is $62,047 and 16.4% of families live below the poverty line.

While only 14% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community shows strong investment in education. Home values in the 91732 zip code average $604,300, reflecting the stability of this established neighborhood. Durfee Elementary operates in El Monte's large suburban setting within Los Angeles County, serving families in a community of nearly 59,000 residents who value educational opportunity and growth.

The student-teacher ratio at Durfee Elementary is 22.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.