Montara Elementary

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Montara Elementary, located at 700 Montara Rd. in Barstow, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barstow Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-level students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal responsibility, Montara Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school acts as a community anchor in the Barstow area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities in the High Desert region. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families, encouraging parent involvement to create a cohesive school culture. Through its structured environment and focus on essential skills, Montara Elementary strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for the children of the local community.

403

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montara Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	240
Black	60
Asian	4
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
240 (59.6%)
Black
60 (14.9%)
White
49 (12.2%)
Two or More
46 (11.4%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Barstow Unified
Phone:	(760)252-5150
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 102

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 83