- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain View, CA
Monta Loma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monta Loma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062628006932
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monta Loma Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Mountain View · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monta Loma Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monta Loma Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Whisman · California
NCES ID 062628006932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Monta Loma Elementary grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062628006932 · Mountain View, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 19.9:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students)
Monta Loma Elementary grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monta Loma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Isaac Newton G
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
860 students
- Crittenden Mid
Crittenden Middle
616 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
461 students
- Edith Landels
Edith Landels Elementary
399 students
- Amy Imai Eleme
Amy Imai Elementary
388 students
- This school 298
Monta Loma Elementary
298 students
What this shows Monta Loma Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monta Loma Elementary compares
Monta Loma 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$22,471
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 25.8%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Monta Loma Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mountain View Whisman reports $22,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monta Loma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crittenden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edith Landels Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amy Imai Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monta Loma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain View
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Edith Landels Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amy Imai Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 23:1 students per teacher
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Springer Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 18.3:1 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monta Loma Elementary
How many students attend Monta Loma Elementary?
Monta Loma Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain View, CA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monta Loma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monta Loma Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Monta Loma Elementary?
22.9% of students at Monta Loma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monta Loma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monta Loma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Mountain View, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monta Loma Elementary?
Monta Loma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Monta Loma Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain View?
By Resource Investment Index, Monta Loma Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain View Whisman?
Besides Monta Loma Elementary, Mountain View Whisman also operates Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students), Crittenden Middle (616 students), and Stevenson Elementary (461 students). See the Mountain View Whisman district page for the complete list.