- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ojai, CA
Mira Monte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mira Monte 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 062827004378
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mira Monte Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.6:1
- large classes for California
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mira Monte Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Monte Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ojai, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+216 students YoY
Mira Monte Elementary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+73.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+216 students YoY 062827004378 · Ojai, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 43.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Nordhoff High (576 students)
Mira Monte Elementary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+73.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mira Monte Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nordhoff High
Nordhoff High
576 students
- This school
Mira Monte Elementary
523 students
- Topa Topa Elem
Topa Topa Elementary
347 students
- Matilija Middl
Matilija Middle
271 students
- Summit 183
Summit
183 students
- San Antonio El 134
San Antonio Elementary
134 students
What this shows Mira Monte Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mira Monte Elementary compares
Mira Monte 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 | 43.6:1 | ▲ 103% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
43.6:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 45.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Mira Monte Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ojai Unified reports $17,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mira Monte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordhoff High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Topa Topa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matilija Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mira Monte Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 36.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Ojai
3 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.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mira Monte Elementary
How many students attend Mira Monte Elementary?
Mira Monte Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ojai, CA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), up 216.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Monte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Monte Elementary is 43.6:1, which is 103% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 178% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mira Monte Elementary?
35.8% of students at Mira Monte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mira Monte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mira Monte Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Ojai, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mira Monte Elementary?
Mira Monte 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 Mira Monte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ojai?
By Resource Investment Index, Mira Monte Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ojai, 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 Ojai on the city page.
What other schools are in Ojai Unified?
Besides Mira Monte Elementary, Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students), Topa Topa Elementary (347 students), and Matilija Middle (271 students). See the Ojai Unified district page for the complete list.