- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davis, CA
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marguerite Montgomery Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061062010456
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite Montgomery Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062010456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 061062010456 · Davis, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 24.1:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- This school 457
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
457 students
What this shows Marguerite Montgomery Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marguerite Montgomery Elementary compares
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$16,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 25.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 5.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Marguerite Montgomery Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marguerite Montgomery Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Davis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Birch Lane Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
North Davis Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Standard public school
509 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Willett Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
How many students attend Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerite Montgomery Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
32.6% of students at Marguerite Montgomery Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marguerite Montgomery Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marguerite Montgomery Elementary?
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Marguerite Montgomery Elementary rank among elementary schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite Montgomery Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, 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 Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Marguerite Montgomery Elementary, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.