Enrollment
439
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
👥 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.
School address
District: International School of Monterey District · California
NCES ID 060156708744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International School of Monterey compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at International School of Monterey
International School of Monterey is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Seaside, California, enrolling 439 students.
At 20.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #464.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding International School of Monterey District spends $12,310 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Seaside's elementary schools, it stands alongside Martin Luther King (548 students): International School of Monterey is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 18.9:1).
International School of Monterey District is a single-school charter district, so International School of Monterey operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 International School of Monterey compares
International School of Monterey on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International School of Monterey District, which includes International School of Monterey.
$12,310
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 37.4%
Federal 14.6%
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.
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
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Standard public school
410 students 25.6:1 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is International School of Monterey a good school?
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. 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 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.
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