- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simi Valley, CA
Monte Vista
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063684009639
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista ranks #1 of 13 schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684009639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Monte Vista shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 063684009639 · Simi Valley, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 18.6:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Simi Valley High (1,910 students)
Monte Vista shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simi Valley Hi
Simi Valley High
1,910 students
- Royal High
Royal High
1,835 students
- Valley View Mi
Valley View Middle
1,329 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle
1,138 students
- Santa Susana H
Santa Susana High
1,033 students
- This school 371
Monte Vista
371 students
What this shows Monte Vista reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista compares
Monte Vista is a shrinking 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.7%
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
$15,349
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 43.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Monte Vista is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simi Valley Unified reports $15,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Vista Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Simi Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles
Standard public school
5,705 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
Standard public school
3,924 students 34.1:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin
Standard public school
3,219 students 36.2:1 students per teacher
Iq Academy California-Los Angeles
Standard public school
1,721 students 31.9:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy at Sutter
Standard public school
1,623 students 33.1:1 students per teacher
California Virtual Academy at Fresno
Standard public school
1,540 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista
How many students attend Monte Vista?
Monte Vista has 371 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Simi Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Monte Vista?
33.5% of students at Monte Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista?
Monte Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista rank among schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista ranks #1 of 13 schools in Simi Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Simi Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Simi Valley Unified?
Besides Monte Vista, Simi Valley Unified also operates Simi Valley High (1,910 students), Royal High (1,835 students), and Valley View Middle (1,329 students). See the Simi Valley Unified district page for the complete list.