Monte Vista Elementary

1235 West Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534

www.montevistaelementary.org/

788 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary, located on W. Kettering Street in Lancaster, California, is a public school serving the Antelope Valley community as part of the Lancaster School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grade levels. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes both core curriculum subjects and the development of essential social and behavioral skills to prepare students for future academic success.

The school’s website highlights its role as a hub for community engagement, offering resources for families to stay connected with classroom activities, district initiatives, and school events. By promoting a culture of collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, Monte Vista Elementary strives to create a safe, technology-integrated learning space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school remains dedicated to high academic standards and the holistic growth of its diverse student population within the Lancaster area.

788

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	485
Black	197
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
485 (61.6%)
Black
197 (25.0%)
White
46 (5.8%)
Two or More
44 (5.6%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)942-1477
Website:	http://www.montevistaelementary.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* 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 129

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monte Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monte Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	48.6%
Male	404	51.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)