Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seaside, CA

International School of Monterey

Federal NCES profile for International School of Monterey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.

2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060156708744Charter school
0/100100/10035/100
👥 S:T ratio
16
🌟 Gifted program
30
📋 Attendance
57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

International School of Monterey earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.

#1 of 6
elementary schools in Seaside · Resource Index
35
Resource Index · Typical
20.9:1
students per teacher
29.2%
free-lunch eligible

International School of Monterey has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, International School of Monterey ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Seaside, CA.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+4 students YoY

International School of Monterey held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).

Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

+4 students YoY 060156708744 · Seaside, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER

439 enr · 20.9:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 35

Nearest enrollment peer: Beebe Early Childhood (439 students)

International School of Monterey held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →

How International School of Monterey compares

International School of Monterey held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.

Metric This school vs California California avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 20.9:1 ▼ 3% 21.5:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 29.2% ▼ 47% 55.5% 51.7%
Enrollment 439 top 54% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.

Equity indicators methodology

Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible - 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher - 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,422
per pupil, district-wide - below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.

Student demographics

Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 20.7%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 10.5%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 67.6/100

Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, International School of Monterey is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.

Programs

District finance for International School of Monterey District reports $15,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

Similar elementary schools in Seaside

5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.

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.

Frequently asked questions about International School of Monterey

How many students attend International School of Monterey?

International School of Monterey has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seaside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).

What is the student-teacher ratio at International School of Monterey?

The student-teacher ratio at International School of Monterey is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 International School of Monterey?

29.2% of students at International School of Monterey are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International School of Monterey?

The largest demographic group at International School of Monterey is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Seaside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.

What is the Resource Investment Index for International School of Monterey?

International School of Monterey has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).

How does International School of Monterey rank among elementary schools in Seaside?

By Resource Investment Index, International School of Monterey ranks #1 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 International School of Monterey District?

None; International School of Monterey District is a single-school charter district, and International School of Monterey is its only campus.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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