Monte Vista Elementary

2116 West Monta Vista Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

www.sausd.us/montevista

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Ana, California, serving students within the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger district, Monte Vista aligns its curriculum with state standards, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while integrating modern educational technology, Monte Vista strives to meet the unique needs of its learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current events, the official district website provides a centralized hub for resources and ongoing communication.

348

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	342
Asian	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
342 (98.3%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
White
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)558-5831
Website:	http://www.sausd.us/montevista
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 61

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monte Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monte Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	46.8%
Male	185	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)