Montevideo Elementary

24071 Carrillo Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

500 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Montevideo Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Mission Viejo, California, and is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Known for its strong sense of community, the campus is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere.

Academically, Montevideo Elementary is committed to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates rigorous core curriculum, technology integration, and enrichment opportunities. The school places a high priority on meeting individual student needs through differentiated instruction and maintains a culture of high expectations. Beyond the classroom, the school often offers various programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

500

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montevideo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	175
Black	3
Asian	70
Two or More	52

White
200 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
175 (35.0 %)
Asian
70 (14.0 %)
Two or More
52 (10.4 %)
Black
3 (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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)586-8050
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 70

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 91