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Monte Bella Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Salinas, California · Alisal Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students812
Student:Teacher26.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo
Monte Bella
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
812
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+21pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Monte Bella Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 812 students. It is part of the Alisal Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictAlisal Union
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93905
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060195013182

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment812
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino96.2%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
96.2%
Black
2.5%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
0.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)