- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monterey Park, CA
Bella Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062547003792
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Monterey Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Bella Vista Elementary grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 062547003792 · Monterey Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 18.9:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Bella Vista Elementary grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bella Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schurr High
Schurr High
2,121 students
- Bell Gardens H
Bell Gardens High
2,046 students
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- This school 530
Bella Vista Elementary
530 students
What this shows Bella Vista Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Vista Elementary compares
Bella Vista Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
Asian 11.3%
African American 1.5%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Bella Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montebello Unified reports $22,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bella Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Monterey Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Brightwood Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Repetto Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Ynez Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Monterey Vista Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista Elementary
How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary?
Bella Vista Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monterey Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista Elementary?
59.2% of students at Bella Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Monterey Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista Elementary?
Bella Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monterey Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monterey Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Montebello Unified?
Besides Bella Vista Elementary, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Montebello High (1,907 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.