Enrollment
523
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+103% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mira Monte Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mira Monte Elementary
Mira Monte Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Ojai, California, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.6:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 103% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 523 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 1,354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #568.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ojai's elementary schools, it stands alongside Topa Topa Elementary (347 students): Mira Monte Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43.6:1 vs 34.7:1).
Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students) and Topa Topa Elementary (347 students) alongside Mira Monte Elementary.
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 Mira Monte Elementary compares
Mira Monte Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ojai Unified, which includes Mira Monte Elementary.
$15,229
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 27.7%
Federal 12.5%
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.
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
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~523 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mira Monte Elementary a good school?
Mira Monte Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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