- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, CA
Monte Gardens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monte Gardens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062637003957
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Gardens Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 16
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for California
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Gardens Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Gardens Elementary ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Monte Gardens Elementary grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 062637003957 · Concord, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 29.6:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Monte Gardens Elementary grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monte Gardens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- This school 562
Monte Gardens Elementary
562 students
What this shows Monte Gardens Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Gardens Elementary compares
Monte Gardens 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 31.3%
Asian 18.3%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Monte Gardens Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Gardens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Gardens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow Homes Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Standard public school
669 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Silverwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Holbrook Language Academy
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 24.7:1 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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Gardens Elementary
How many students attend Monte Gardens Elementary?
Monte Gardens Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, CA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Gardens Elementary is 29.6:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Gardens Elementary?
19.1% of students at Monte Gardens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Gardens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monte Gardens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment, in Concord, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Gardens Elementary?
Monte Gardens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Monte Gardens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Gardens Elementary ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Monte Gardens Elementary, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.