Monte Vista Elementary

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/monte

769 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary, located in Murrieta, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By emphasizing both rigorous instructional standards and character development, Monte Vista aims to prepare its students to become successful, responsible members of the community.

The school benefits from strong parent and community involvement, which is reflected in its active school culture and diverse enrichment opportunities. With a focus on utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching methods, Monte Vista provides a balanced education that addresses the social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. Its location in a suburban setting allows for a safe, focused campus atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and long-term academic growth.

769

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	343
Black	38
Asian	70
Two or More	90
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
343 (44.6%)
White
222 (28.9%)
Two or More
90 (11.7%)
Asian
70 (9.1%)
Black
38 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)894-5085
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/monte
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 149

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 149