Monte Vista

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572 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary School, located in Monterey, California, is a public school within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning to prepare them for their future academic journeys.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Monte Vista places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience, fostering a well-rounded culture of inclusivity and school spirit. By prioritizing high standards and supportive instruction, Monte Vista strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on long-term success and growth within the Monterey community.

572

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	227
Black	17
Asian	27
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
261 (45.6 %)
Hispanic
227 (39.7 %)
Two or More
32 (5.6 %)
Asian
27 (4.7 %)
Black
17 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)392-3890
Website:	http://mves-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 83

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 95