- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Gate, CA
Montara Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montara Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271009394
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montara Avenue Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 18
- elementary schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for California
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montara Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montara Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271009394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Montara Avenue Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 062271009394 · South Gate, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15.4:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Montara Avenue Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montara Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 554
Montara Avenue Elementary
554 students
What this shows Montara Avenue Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montara Avenue Elementary compares
Montara Avenue Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$22,606
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Montara Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montara Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montara Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in South Gate
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Standard public school
1,070 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Hollydale
Standard public school
794 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Bryson Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
San Miguel Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Tweedy Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 19.6:1 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montara Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Montara Avenue Elementary?
Montara Avenue Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montara Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montara Avenue Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% lower 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 Montara Avenue Elementary?
90.0% of students at Montara Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montara Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montara Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montara Avenue Elementary?
Montara Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Montara Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, Montara Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Montara Avenue Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.