- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, CA
Monte Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062088002510
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #10 of 28
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary ranks #10 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Lancaster Elementary · California
NCES ID 062088002510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Monte Vista Elementary held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062088002510 · Lancaster, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 26.3:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students)
Monte Vista Elementary held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 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
- Amargosa Creek
Amargosa Creek Middle
859 students
- New Vista Midd
New Vista Middle
835 students
- Endeavour Midd
Endeavour Middle
805 students
- This school
Monte Vista Elementary
788 students
- El Dorado Elem
El Dorado Elementary
766 students
- West Wind Elem
West Wind Elementary
757 students
What this shows Monte Vista Elementary reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Elementary compares
Monte Vista 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
African American 25.0%
White 5.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Monte Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Elementary reports $17,702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Endeavour Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wind Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sundown Elementary
Standard public school
941 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Standard public school
771 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
El Dorado Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
West Wind Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 32.1:1 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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Elementary
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Vista Elementary?
79.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary ranks #10 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Besides Monte Vista Elementary, Lancaster Elementary also operates Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students), New Vista Middle (835 students), and Endeavour Middle (805 students). See the Lancaster Elementary district page for the complete list.