Enrollment
484
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, CA
Montair Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montair Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063513005951
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montair Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montair Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montair Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Danville, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montair Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montair Elementary
Montair Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Danville, California, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the California average.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 668 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #255.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 968 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Danville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenbrook Elementary (732 students): Montair Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 27.1:1).
San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students) and California High (2,894 students) alongside Montair 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 Montair Elementary compares
Montair 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,813
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 63.4%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Montair Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Ramon Valley Unified, which includes Montair Elementary.
$13,813
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 4.9%
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 Montair Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montair Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Valley Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Vista Grande Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Tassajara Hills Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 22:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 20.2:1 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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montair Elementary
How many students attend Montair Elementary?
Montair Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montair Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Montair Elementary?
5.6% of students at Montair Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montair Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montair Elementary is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Danville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montair Elementary?
Montair Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Montair Elementary rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Montair Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is Montair Elementary a good school?
Montair Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Montair Elementary, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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