- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roanoke, VA
Monterey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510330001426
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #23 of 41
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Elementary ranks #23 of 41 public schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Monterey Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510330001426 · Roanoke, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 15.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
Monterey Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Monterey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- This school 508
Monterey Elementary
508 students
What this shows Monterey Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Elementary compares
Monterey Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 26.0%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Monterey Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monterey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Elementary
How many students attend Monterey Elementary?
Monterey Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey Elementary?
99.6% of students at Monterey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Elementary?
Monterey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Monterey Elementary rank among public schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Elementary ranks #23 of 41 public schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides Monterey Elementary, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Breckinridge Middle (733 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.