- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montclair, CA
Moreno Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moreno Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062847004409
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moreno Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moreno Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moreno Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Montclair, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Moreno Elementary shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 062847004409 · Montclair, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Moreno Elementary shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Moreno Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- This school
Moreno Elementary
428 students
What this shows Moreno Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moreno Elementary compares
Moreno Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$21,832
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 4.7%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Moreno Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moreno Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moreno Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Montclair
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Montera Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Lehigh Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Howard Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 21.6:1 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moreno Elementary
How many students attend Moreno Elementary?
Moreno Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montclair, CA. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreno Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moreno Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Moreno Elementary?
65.8% of students at Moreno Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moreno Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moreno Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Montclair, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moreno Elementary?
Moreno Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Moreno Elementary rank among elementary schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Moreno Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Moreno Elementary, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.