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Thompson Elementary

4544 Maxson Rd., El Monte, CA, 91732

About Thompson Elementary

Thompson Elementary is a public K–8 school in El Monte, California that only has about 20 students and a very low student–teacher ratio of about 6:1. This setting makes it possible to give each student a lot of one-on-one attention and personalized help with their lessons. Thompson Elementary has a small learning space where teachers can keep a close eye on students' academic progress and give them personalized help. The school has a wide range of students from the surrounding area. About 25% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in both math and reading, according to academic performance data. Because the school is small, it focuses on basic academic skills, structured learning routines, and consistent teacher support. The campus is usually quiet and helpful, and it is set up to meet the needs of each student. Thompson Elementary is a small school that offers a lot of opportunities for students to learn in a way that works for them, making it one of the best schools in California.

Thompson Elementary Contact Information

Address

4544 Maxson Rd., El Monte, CA, 91732

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Phone

(626) 443-2613

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Website

sbcusd.com

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 25% in Reading.
2
Full-time Teachers
6 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
19
Total Students
$118650
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3808 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thompson 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

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: 8:00 AM - 2:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 0%
Asian 21.05%
Hispanic 78.95%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
21.05%
Hispanic
78.95%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 19
36.84%
7 Female
63.16%
12 Male

Student Population

19 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

54 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The El Monte City School District — which includes Thompson Elementary — recently highlighted district-wide accomplishments, Several district schools were named among California’s Distinguished Schools, a prestigious state honor recognizing academic achievement and excellence in instruction and community engagement.

FAQ

Q1. Are there ways for families to help out at Thompson Elementary?

Ans. Parents and guardians can help out in the classroom, at events, or on school committees.

Q2. Are there programs that make people want to read at home?

Ans. Library programs and reading challenges help students practice their reading and writing skills outside of school.

Q3: How does the school help students get involved?

Ans. Active learning is encouraged by hands-on activities, clubs, and lessons that involve students.

Q4. Does Thompson Elementary have events for different cultures or seasons?

Ans. Students can get to know their peers and the community better through celebrations and assemblies.

Q5. How can families get in touch with teachers to ask questions or get updates?

Ans. Families can get in touch with staff by email, phone, or scheduled meetings.

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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