- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Pasadena, CA
Monterey Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063750006334
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Hills Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in South Pasadena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Hills Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: South Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 063750006334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Monterey Hills Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063750006334 · South Pasadena, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 22.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students)
Monterey Hills Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monterey Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Senior High
1,536 students
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Middle
1,096 students
- Marengo Elemen
Marengo Elementary
783 students
- Arroyo Vista E
Arroyo Vista Elementary
667 students
- This school 570
Monterey Hills Elementary
570 students
What this shows Monterey Hills Elementary reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Hills Elementary compares
Monterey Hills 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,308
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Asian 30.1%
White 16.9%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Monterey Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Pasadena Unified reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monterey Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pasadena Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marengo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in South Pasadena
2 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Hills Elementary
How many students attend Monterey Hills Elementary?
Monterey Hills Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Hills Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey Hills Elementary?
14.3% of students at Monterey Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in South Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Hills Elementary?
Monterey Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in South Pasadena Unified?
Besides Monterey Hills Elementary, South Pasadena Unified also operates South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students), South Pasadena Middle (1,096 students), and Marengo Elementary (783 students). See the South Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.