- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Monterey Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063393005326
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Park Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #25 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Park Elementary ranks #25 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393005326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Monterey Park Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063393005326 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 23.5:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elementary (859 students)
Monterey Park Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monterey Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- Natividad Elem
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- Mission Park E
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- This school
Monterey Park Elementary
541 students
What this shows Monterey Park Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Park Elementary compares
Monterey Park 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$20,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 8.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Monterey Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monterey Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Park Elementary
How many students attend Monterey Park Elementary?
Monterey Park Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Park Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey Park Elementary?
70.0% of students at Monterey Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Park Elementary?
Monterey Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Monterey Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Park Elementary ranks #25 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas City Elementary?
Besides Monterey Park Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Sherwood Elementary (859 students), Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), and Natividad Elementary (705 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.