Monte Bella Elementary

www.alisal.org

812 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monte Bella Elementary is a public school located in the Alisal Union School District in Salinas, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation rooted in the district’s core mission of preparing students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills.

As part of the Alisal Union School District, Monte Bella places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence. The school utilizes various educational resources and programs to meet the needs of its students, ensuring that instruction aligns with state standards while addressing the unique linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the Salinas community. Families interested in learning more about enrollment, school-wide events, or academic resources can visit the district’s official website at http://www.alisal.org.

812

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Bella Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	785
Asian	14
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
785 (96.7%)
Asian
14 (1.7%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)
White
5 (0.6%)
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:	Alisal Union
Phone:	(831)753-5700
Website:	http://www.alisal.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 147

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 128