Enrollment
564
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montclair, CA
Montera Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montera Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062847011318
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montera Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montera Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montera Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Montclair, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847011318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montera Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montera Elementary
Montera Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Montclair, California, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 564 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,638 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #158, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Montclair's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ramona Elementary (556 students): Montera Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 22.2:1).
Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students) and Central Language Academy (736 students) alongside Montera Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montera Elementary compares
Montera Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$17,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
Asian 16.1%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Montera Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontario-Montclair, which includes Montera Elementary.
$17,537
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 75.0%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Montera Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montera Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Montclair
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Lehigh Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Howard Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Moreno Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montera Elementary
How many students attend Montera Elementary?
Montera Elementary has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montclair, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montera Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montera Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Montera Elementary?
54.0% of students at Montera Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montera Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montera Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Montclair, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montera Elementary?
Montera Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montera Elementary rank among elementary schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Montera Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
Is Montera Elementary a good school?
Montera Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Montera Elementary, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.
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