- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bruno, CA
Monte Verde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monte Verde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063753006347
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Verde Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in San Bruno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Verde Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Verde Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Monte Verde Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063753006347 · San Bruno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 23.5:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
Monte Verde Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monte Verde Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- This school
Monte Verde Elementary
517 students
What this shows Monte Verde Elementary reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Verde Elementary compares
Monte Verde 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$18,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Asian 64.6%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Monte Verde Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Verde Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Verde Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in San Bruno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 33:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
Lomita Park Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Belle Air Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 25:1 students per teacher
Rollingwood Elementary
Standard public school
201 students 22.3:1 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Verde Elementary
How many students attend Monte Verde Elementary?
Monte Verde Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bruno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Verde Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Verde Elementary?
14.1% of students at Monte Verde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Verde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monte Verde Elementary is Asian at 64.6% of enrollment, in San Bruno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Verde Elementary?
Monte Verde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Monte Verde Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Bruno?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Verde Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno on the city page.
What other schools are in South San Francisco Unified?
Besides Monte Verde Elementary, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), El Camino High (1,053 students), and Alta Loma Middle (652 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.