Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Altos, CA
Montclaire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montclaire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001143
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montclaire Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Altos · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.6:1
- large classes for California
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montclaire Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montclaire Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montclaire Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montclaire Elementary
Montclaire Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Altos, California, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.6:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 47% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the California average.
With 442 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 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and White (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Los Altos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bullis Charter (997 students): Montclaire Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students) and Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students) alongside Montclaire 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 Montclaire Elementary compares
Montclaire 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 | 31.6:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,632
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
Asian 52.4%
White 26.1%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Montclaire Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cupertino Union, which includes Montclaire Elementary.
$14,632
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 33.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Montclaire Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montclaire Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Altos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bullis Charter
Standard public school
997 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Loyola Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Almond Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Rita Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 16.3:1 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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montclaire Elementary
How many students attend Montclaire Elementary?
Montclaire Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Altos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclaire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclaire Elementary is 31.6:1, which is 47% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montclaire Elementary?
2.1% of students at Montclaire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montclaire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montclaire Elementary is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Los Altos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montclaire Elementary?
Montclaire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montclaire Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Altos?
By Resource Investment Index, Montclaire Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos on the city page.
Is Montclaire Elementary a good school?
Montclaire Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Cupertino Union?
Besides Montclaire Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.
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