Enrollment
410
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seaside, CA
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Federal NCES profile for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062553013758
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Seaside · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Seaside, CA.
School address
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062553013758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Seaside, California, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,901 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,036.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Seaside's elementary schools, it stands alongside Martin Luther King (548 students): Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 18.9:1).
Monterey Peninsula Unified also operates Monterey High (1,401 students) and Seaside High (1,073 students) alongside Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula compares
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$16,404
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
White 7.3%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monterey Peninsula Unified, which includes Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula.
$16,404
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seaside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Mesa | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Seaside
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King
Standard public school
548 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
George C. Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
International School of Monterey
Standard public school
439 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Ord Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
How many students attend Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seaside, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?
The student-teacher ratio at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?
68.8% of students at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?
The largest demographic group at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in Seaside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula rank among elementary schools in Seaside?
By Resource Investment Index, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Seaside, 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 Seaside on the city page.
Is Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula a good school?
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Besides Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula, Monterey Peninsula Unified also operates Monterey High (1,401 students), Seaside High (1,073 students), and Marina High (721 students). See the Monterey Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.
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