Montgomery (John J.) Elementary

1601 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

schools.cvesd.org/schools/montgomery/

315 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John J. Montgomery Elementary, located in Chula Vista, California, is a public school serving students within the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Named after the aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. It serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to achieve their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on preparing students for future success by integrating technology and modern instructional strategies into the classroom. As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Montgomery Elementary benefits from a strong support network, professional development opportunities for staff, and a deep focus on community engagement. Parents and guardians are typically encouraged to participate in school governance and volunteer programs, creating a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes the holistic well-being and educational achievement of every child.

315

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	298
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
298 (94.6 %)
White
6 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)422-6131
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/montgomery/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 31