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Durfee Elementary

12233 Star St., El Monte, CA, 91732

Durfee Elementary

12233 Star St., El Monte, CA, 91732

About Durfee Elementary

Durfee Elementary School is a public K–8 school in El Monte, California that serves about 1,100 students and has a student–teacher ratio of about 22:1. The school's student body is very diverse just like the community around it and many of them are learning more than one language. Durfee Elementary School offers a full academic program for students in grades K–8. Literacy, math, and getting ready for higher grades are all important parts of instruction. A well-rounded learning environment includes enrichment programs, extracurricular activities and the use of technology. About 40% of students are good enough at math, and about 53% are good enough at reading. State and local money helps pay for academic programs, intervention services and resources for students. The school is in a neighborhood that is good for families, so the community is always involved. Overall, Durfee Elementary School stands out because it has a wide range of grades, a balanced academic program, and a constant focus on helping students do better, making it one of the top schools in California.

Durfee Elementary Contact Information

Address

12233 Star St., El Monte, CA, 91732

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Phone

(626) 443-3900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 53% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1089
Total Students
$123870
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2309 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Durfee Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.1%
Asian 20.29%
Hispanic 78.05%
Black 0.37%
Two+ Races 0.18%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.1%
Asian
20.29%
Hispanic
78.05%
Black
0.37%
Two+ Races
0.18%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1089
48.12%
524 Female
51.88%
565 Male

Student Population

1089 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

3111 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

New Official Website for Durfee School Launched — Durfee School recently unveiled its new website, signaling improved communication and engagement with families and the community. This enhances access to news, events, and school resources for parents and students.

FAQ

Q1. What does Durfee Elementary do to get families involved?

Durfee Elementary School works with families through events, meetings, and chances to volunteer.

Q2. What kinds of activities do students at Durfee Elementary do outside of school?

Durfee Elementary has clubs and enrichment activities that help students pursue their interests.

Q3: What does Durfee Elementary do to help students do better in school?

Ans. Durfee Elementary has programs and teaching materials that help students in specific ways.

Q4: What kinds of technology do students at Durfee Elementary use?

Ans. Durfee Elementary uses technology in the classroom to make learning more fun.

Q5. How does Durfee Elementary encourage students to be leaders?

Ans. Durfee Elementary promotes leadership by giving students roles and letting them take part in school projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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