- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 062553013758 · Seaside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 25.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey High (1,401 students)
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey High
Monterey High
1,401 students
- Seaside High
Seaside High
1,073 students
- Marina High
Marina High
721 students
- La Mesa
La Mesa
689 students
- Monte Vista
Monte Vista
688 students
- This school 410
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
410 students
What this shows Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula compares
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Monterey Peninsula Unified reports $17,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,073
- 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
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 (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.