- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big River, CA
Monument Peak
Federal NCES profile for Monument Peak, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062676014658
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monument Peak earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 70
- students enrolled
Monument Peak has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Needles Unified · California
NCES ID 062676014658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Monument Peak held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062676014658 · Big River, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 17.5:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Colorado Elementary (319 students)
Monument Peak held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monument Peak in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Colorado
Vista Colorado Elementary
319 students
- Needles High
Needles High
269 students
- Needles Middle
Needles Middle
196 students
- This school 70
Monument Peak
70 students
- Chemehuevi Val 40
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
40 students
- Needles Commun 18
Needles Community Day
18 students
What this shows Monument Peak reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monument Peak compares
Monument Peak 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,698
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.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Monument Peak is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Needles Unified reports $22,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monument Peak Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Colorado Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needles Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chemehuevi Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needles Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monument Peak's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monument Peak
How many students attend Monument Peak?
Monument Peak has 70 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big River, CA. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Peak?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Peak is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Monument Peak?
84.7% of students at Monument Peak are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monument Peak?
The largest demographic group at Monument Peak is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Big River, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monument Peak?
Monument Peak has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Needles Unified?
Besides Monument Peak, Needles Unified also operates Vista Colorado Elementary (319 students), Needles High (269 students), and Needles Middle (196 students). See the Needles Unified district page for the complete list.