- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Montemalaga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montemalaga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970004615
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montemalaga Elementary earns 55/100 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 4
- public schools in Palos Verdes Estates · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montemalaga Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montemalaga Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Montemalaga Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062970004615 · Palos Verdes Estates, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 23.1:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Montemalaga Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montemalaga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- This school 416
Montemalaga Elementary
416 students
What this shows Montemalaga Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montemalaga Elementary compares
Montemalaga 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,998
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.5%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Montemalaga Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montemalaga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montemalaga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Palos Verdes Estates
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montemalaga Elementary
How many students attend Montemalaga Elementary?
Montemalaga Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montemalaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montemalaga Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montemalaga Elementary?
5.0% of students at Montemalaga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montemalaga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montemalaga Elementary is Asian at 42.5% of enrollment, in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montemalaga Elementary?
Montemalaga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Montemalaga Elementary rank among public schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Montemalaga Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Montemalaga Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.