Monte Vista Elementary

1615 West Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790

448 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary, located in West Covina, California, is a public school serving students in the West Covina Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and community-oriented approach, often serving as a hub for local families. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, Monte Vista typically incorporates programs that encourage student engagement, such as extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students, Monte Vista Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

448

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	346
Black	9
Asian	77
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
346 (77.2%)
Asian
77 (17.2%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
White
6 (1.3%)
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:	West Covina Unified
Phone:	(626)939-4830
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 93

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 45