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La Primaria Elementary

4220 Gilman Rd., El Monte, CA, 91732

About La Primaria Elementary

La Primaria Elementary is a public school in El Monte, California, for kids in kindergarten through third grade. It has about 221 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 19:1. La Primaria Elementary is a school that focuses on teaching young children. During the primary years, the school focuses on building basic reading and math skills as well as social skills. The school has a diverse student body that reflects the El Monte community, where many families value strong early learning foundations. Academic performance data shows that 35% of students are good at math and 32% are good at reading. This shows how important it is to keep helping kids learn to read and write in the early grades. The lessons are structured, and there are ways to keep kids interested that are appropriate for their age. These are meant to help them feel more confident and ready for upper elementary grades. La Primaria Elementary is a safe place to learn and grow. The school is very important for setting up the basics of learning, and there are always chances for early-grade students to do better, making it one of the top schools in California.

La Primaria Elementary Contact Information

Address

4220 Gilman Rd., El Monte, CA, 91732

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Phone

(626) 652-4150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 32% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
221
Total Students
$134729
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2696 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at La Primaria 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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 1.81%
Asian 11.31%
Hispanic 86.43%
Black 0.45%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.81%
Asian
11.31%
Hispanic
86.43%
Black
0.45%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 221
49.77%
110 Female
50.23%
111 Male

Student Population

221 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

442 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

La Primaria Elementary is referenced as a community anchor site in ongoing efforts to build and connect green infrastructure in the San Gabriel Valley. A partnership with Amigos de los Rios and the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail has helped incorporate green space and interpretive signage near the school’s vicinity as part of a larger recreational trail project — bringing pride, nature access, and a safer outdoor environment to the area around the school.

FAQ

Q1. Do families at La Primaria Elementary School have access to bilingual communication?

Answer. Schools often encourage multilingual communication so that families can stay up to date.

Q2. Do schools have cultural celebrations?

Ans. To celebrate the school's diversity, cultural events may be held.

Q3. How do you greet new students?

Ans: New students can make a smooth transition with the help of orientation activities and staff.

Q4. Does the school encourage students to read outside of class?

Ans. Reading challenges and being able to use the library often make kids want to read on their own.

Q5. Do parents who volunteer help out at school?

Ans. Families can often help out in the classroom or at special events.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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