- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Monticello Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061884001330
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary ranks #5 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061884001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Monticello Elementary grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 061884001330 · Tracy, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 19.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tom Hawkins Elementary (728 students)
Monticello Elementary grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monticello Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tom Hawkins El
Tom Hawkins Elementary
728 students
- Anthony C. Tra
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
721 students
- This school
Monticello Elementary
483 students
- Jefferson
Jefferson
388 students
What this shows Monticello Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Elementary compares
Monticello Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$11,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 17.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Monticello Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Elementary reports $11,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monticello Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hawkins Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthony C. Traina Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Elementary
How many students attend Monticello Elementary?
Monticello Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Monticello Elementary?
9.1% of students at Monticello Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Elementary is Asian at 47.4% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Elementary?
Monticello Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Monticello Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary ranks #5 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Besides Monticello Elementary, Jefferson Elementary also operates Tom Hawkins Elementary (728 students), Anthony C. Traina Elementary (721 students), and Jefferson (388 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.