- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Monte, CA
Monte Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062619003918
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 21
- elementary schools in El Monte · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- 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 #13 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062619003918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Monte Vista Elementary held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062619003918 · El Monte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 20.1:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (920 students)
Monte Vista Elementary held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 40.6 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
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
920 students
- This school
Monte Vista Elementary
785 students
- Baker Elementa
Baker Elementary
601 students
- Willard F. Pay
Willard F. Payne Elementary
534 students
- Twin Lakes Ele
Twin Lakes Elementary
502 students
- Miramonte Elem
Miramonte Elementary
438 students
What this shows Monte Vista Elementary reports 785 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$23,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.9%
Asian 5.5%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Monte Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain View Elementary reports $23,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard F. Payne Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miramonte Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in El Monte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Durfee Elementary
Standard public school
1,120 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
920 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Baker Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 20:1 students per teacher
Potrero Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 20.1:1 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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Elementary
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary has 785 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Monte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Elementary?
74.6% 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 93.9% of enrollment, in El Monte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 El Monte?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary ranks #13 of 21 elementary schools in El Monte, 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 El Monte on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain View Elementary?
Besides Monte Vista Elementary, Mountain View Elementary also operates Parkview Elementary (920 students), Baker Elementary (601 students), and Willard F. Payne Elementary (534 students). See the Mountain View Elementary district page for the complete list.