Montclaire Elementary

1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024

382 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Montclaire Elementary School, located in Los Altos, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Cupertino Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, collaborative community. It consistently maintains high performance ratings, reflecting the district’s commitment to rigorous educational standards and comprehensive student development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Montclaire emphasizes the "whole child" by fostering an inclusive environment that values social-emotional learning, creativity, and community engagement. The school benefits from a very active parent community, which supports a wide array of extracurricular programs and enrichment activities. Situated in a suburban setting, Montclaire is recognized as a staple of the local neighborhood, providing a nurturing and high-achieving atmosphere for its diverse student body.

382

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montclaire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	20
Asian	196
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
196 (51.4 %)
White
107 (28.1 %)
Two or More
57 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(650)967-9388
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 72

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 64