Monte Vista Elementary

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/monte

784 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary, located in Murrieta, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By emphasizing both rigorous instructional standards and character development, Monte Vista aims to prepare its students to become successful, responsible members of the community.

The school benefits from strong parent and community involvement, which is reflected in its active school culture and diverse enrichment opportunities. With a focus on utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching methods, Monte Vista provides a balanced education that addresses the social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. Its location in a suburban setting allows for a safe, focused campus atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and long-term academic growth.

784

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	322
Black	52
Asian	83
Two or More	81
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
322 (41.1 %)
White
237 (30.2 %)
Asian
83 (10.6 %)
Two or More
81 (10.3 %)
Black
52 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9 %)
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:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)894-5085
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/monte
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 128

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 140