Montalvo Elementary

2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003

www.venturausd.org/montalvo.htm

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Montalvo Elementary School, located on Grand Avenue in Ventura, California, is a key educational institution within the Ventura Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grade levels. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering student success through a supportive school culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing a balanced curriculum, Montalvo Elementary encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. With a focus on community involvement and effective teacher-parent communication, the school aims to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative space where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

386

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montalvo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	297
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	12

Hispanic
297 (76.9 %)
White
67 (17.4 %)
Two or More
12 (3.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.3 %)
Black
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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)289-1872
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/montalvo.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 69

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 59