- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monterey Park, CA
Monterey Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061494001899
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Vista Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Monterey Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Vista Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA.
School address
District: Garvey Elementary · California
NCES ID 061494001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Monterey Vista Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061494001899 · Monterey Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 25.8:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students)
Monterey Vista Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monterey Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garvey (Richar
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
661 students
- This school
Monterey Vista Elementary
542 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
439 students
- Bitely (Arlene
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
409 students
- Emerson (Ralph
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
390 students
- Dewey Avenue E
Dewey Avenue Elementary
341 students
What this shows Monterey Vista Elementary reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Vista Elementary compares
Monterey Vista 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$23,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 3.3%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Monterey Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Garvey Elementary reports $23,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monterey Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dewey Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Monterey Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Brightwood Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Repetto Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Ynez Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Bella Vista Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 23.1:1 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Vista Elementary
How many students attend Monterey Vista Elementary?
Monterey Vista Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monterey Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Vista Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey Vista Elementary?
53.0% of students at Monterey Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Vista Elementary is Asian at 79.5% of enrollment, in Monterey Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Vista Elementary?
Monterey Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monterey Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Vista Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Garvey Elementary?
Besides Monterey Vista Elementary, Garvey Elementary also operates Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students), Hillcrest Elementary (439 students), and Bitely (Arlene) Elementary (409 students). See the Garvey Elementary district page for the complete list.