At a glance
Reported students
650
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
596.5
Emperor Elementary: 650 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
28.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Emperor Elementary
Emperor Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in San Gabriel. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Temple City Unified. NCES reports 650 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.9:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (66.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). English learners represent 29.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Emperor Elementary
- 1How do the reported 28.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.8%
- Hispanic21.4%
- Black0.5%
- Asian66.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Temple City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Rosa Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
543 reported students
Longden Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
936 reported students
Oak Avenue Intermediate
Middle · Grades 07–08
839 reported students
Cloverly Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
460 reported students
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
34 reported students
Temple City Alternative
Other · Grades KG–12
28 reported students
Public schools near Emperor Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 379 | 0.6 mi |
| Longden Elementary Elementary · Temple City Unified | KG–06 | 936 | 0.8 mi |
| Carver Elementary Elementary · San Marino Unified | KG–05 | 777 | 0.9 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary Elementary · San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 365 | 1.3 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 401 | 1.5 mi |
| Hugo Reid Elementary Elementary · Arcadia Unified | KG–05 | 583 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Emperor Elementary
What grades does Emperor Elementary serve?
Emperor Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Temple City Unified.
How many students attend Emperor Elementary?
Emperor Elementary reported 650 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Emperor Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 28.9:1, based on 650 students and 22.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Emperor Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Emperor Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Temple City Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Emperor Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Emperor Elementary in?
Emperor Elementary is part of Temple City Unified, based in Temple City, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Emperor Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson Elementary (0.6 mi), Longden Elementary (0.8 mi), Carver Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.