Below Average
#7579 of 9,539 schools in CA
Willard F. Payne Elementary
Elementary School · Mountain View Elementary
2850 Mountain View Rd., EL Monte, CA 91732
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,579 of 9,539
In EL Monte
#23 of 25
public schools
In district
#7 of 8
Mountain View Elementary
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Willard F. Payne Elementary
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About Willard F. Payne Elementary
Willard F. Payne Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Monte, CA, part of Mountain View Elementary. Willard F.
Payne Elementary serves approximately 518 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Willard F. Payne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,579 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Willard F. Payne Elementary show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Willard F. Payne Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Willard F. Payne Elementary — Students at Willard F. Payne Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.
How Willard F. Payne Elementary Compares
See how Willard F. Payne Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2850 Mountain View Rd., EL Monte, CA 91732
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Willard F. Payne Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Legore Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wright Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wilkerson Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in EL Monte, see our EL Monte schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary El Monte | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Baker Elementary El Monte | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Monte | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Maxson Elementary El Monte | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| El Monte High El Monte | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Mountain View High El Monte | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Columbia Elementary El Monte | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Twin Lakes Elementary El Monte | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Miramonte Elementary El Monte | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Legore Elementary El Monte | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Nativity El Monte | 1.3 mi | — |
| Monte Vista Elementary El Monte | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Wilkerson Elementary El Monte | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| New Lexington Elementary El Monte | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Wright Elementary El Monte | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| La Primaria Elementary El Monte | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Epiphany Catholic South El Monte | 1.5 mi | — |
| EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL South El Monte | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High El Monte | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Wallen L. Andrews Whittier | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91732 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,172
Median Home Value
$628,400
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
Population
58,056
College Educated
15.3%
Homeownership
43.6%
Avg Commute
28.9 min
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Median Age
38.3
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| Barbara Webster Elementary Santa Paula, CA | 4.8 |
| Barton Elementary Long Beach, CA | 4.8 |
| Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, CA | 4.8 |
| Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood, CA | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Willard F. Payne Elementary
What grades does Willard F. Payne Elementary serve?
Willard F. Payne Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Willard F. Payne Elementary?
Willard F. Payne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard F. Payne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard F. Payne Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard F. Payne Elementary rank in CA?
Willard F. Payne Elementary ranks #7,579 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Willard F. Payne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willard F. Payne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Willard F. Payne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard F. Payne Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willard F. Payne Elementary a charter school?
No, Willard F. Payne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard F. Payne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Willard F. Payne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard F. Payne Elementary?
72.6% of students at Willard F. Payne 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (626) 652-4900
Resources & Links
District
Mountain View Elementary- District Enrollment
- 4,642
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,188
- District Rank
- #7 of 8
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