Monterey Vista Elementary

901 East Graves Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755

542 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monterey Vista Elementary School, located at 901 E. Graves Ave. in Monterey Park, California, serves the local community as part of the Alhambra Unified School District. The school is known for fostering an environment focused on academic achievement and personal development for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that support social-emotional growth and character building.

Beyond its academic mission, Monterey Vista is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and inclusivity. The school typically benefits from a supportive parent community and active PTA involvement, which helps organize events, enrichment activities, and campus improvements. With its location in the heart of Monterey Park, the school draws from a diverse student population, aiming to provide a collaborative and welcoming atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive and prepare for their future academic journeys.

542

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	89
Asian	431
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
431 (79.5%)
Hispanic
89 (16.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.3%)
White
3 (0.6%)
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:	Garvey Elementary
Phone:	(626)307-3300
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 48

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 103