Excellent
#1087 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Shirpser Elementary
Elementary School · EL Monte City · EL Monte, CA
An EL Monte City elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4020 North Gibson Rd., EL Monte, CA 91731
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shirpser Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shirpser Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Monte), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,887
Median home value
$614,000
Median rent
$1,583/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
35.7%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| NativityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Gidley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Savannah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
EL Monte City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $25,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shirpser Elementary is listed in El Monte City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shirpser Elementary
Shirpser Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Monte, CA, part of EL Monte City, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shirpser Elementary
What grades does Shirpser Elementary serve?
Shirpser Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Shirpser Elementary?
Shirpser Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirpser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirpser Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shirpser Elementary rank in CA?
Shirpser Elementary ranks #1,087 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shirpser Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shirpser Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shirpser Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shirpser Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shirpser Elementary a charter school?
No, Shirpser Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shirpser Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shirpser Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shirpser Elementary?
87.8% of students at Shirpser Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (626) 575-2393
- Area population (ZIP 91731)
- 28,122
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91731; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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