How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carmel River Elementary | Monte Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carmel, CA | Monterey, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 400 | 688 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 23.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.0% | 41.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carmel River Elementary | Monte Vista |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $33,741 | $17,464 |
| District | Carmel Unified | Monterey Peninsula Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carmel River Elementary | Monte Vista |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 44.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% | 37.9% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 16.0% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carmel River Elementary | Monte Vista |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 392:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.1% | 28.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.