Monte Gardens Elementary

montegardens.mdusd.org/

562 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Gardens Elementary is a public school located in Concord, California, serving students as part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience within a supportive community environment. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering student growth, building foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience for its K-5 student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Monte Gardens is frequently recognized for its commitment to maintaining a positive school culture and promoting inclusivity among its diverse population. The school integrates various programs designed to challenge students academically while supporting their social-emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, ensuring they have the tools and confidence necessary for future academic success.

562

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	182
Black	13
Asian	103
Two or More	84
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
182 (32.4%)
White
176 (31.3%)
Asian
103 (18.3%)
Two or More
84 (14.9%)
Black
13 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

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:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)685-3834
Website:	http://montegardens.mdusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 93

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monte Gardens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monte Gardens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	49.5%
Male	284	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)