- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rohnert Park, CA
Monte Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060994009772
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Rohnert Park · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Rohnert Park, CA.
School address
District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060994009772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Monte Vista Elementary grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 060994009772 · Rohnert Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 23.3:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students)
Monte Vista Elementary grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Cotate
Rancho Cotate High
1,755 students
- Lawrence E. Jo
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
775 students
- Evergreen Elem 630
Evergreen Elementary
630 students
- This school 489
Monte Vista Elementary
489 students
- Marguerite Hah 478
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
478 students
- Thomas Page Ac 428
Thomas Page Academy
428 students
What this shows Monte Vista Elementary reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Elementary compares
Monte Vista 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$15,849
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 7.2%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Monte Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cotate High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E. Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Page Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Rohnert Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
John Reed Primary
Standard public school
376 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
University Elementary at La Fiesta
Standard public school
291 students 32.3:1 students per teacher
Richard Crane Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 27.4:1 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Elementary
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rohnert Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Vista Elementary?
36.3% of students at Monte Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Rohnert Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rohnert Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
Besides Monte Vista Elementary, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified also operates Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students), Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students), and Evergreen Elementary (630 students). See the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified district page for the complete list.