Mira Monte Elementary

www.ojaiusd.org/o/mira-monte-elementary

523 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mira Monte Elementary School is a public school located in the scenic Ojai Valley, operating under the Ojai Unified School District. It serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, leveraging the unique environment of Ojai to foster a welcoming and supportive campus culture for elementary-aged children.

As part of the Ojai Unified School District, Mira Monte emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its educational approach. By focusing on core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Mira Monte aims to cultivate a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and active participants in their school community.

523

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mira Monte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	245
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
245 (46.8%)
White
240 (45.9%)
Two or More
26 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	Ojai Unified
Phone:	(805)640-4384
Website:	http://www.ojaiusd.org/o/mira-monte-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 70

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 89