Monta Loma Elementary School

460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monta Loma Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 47%
  • : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monta Loma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Monta Loma Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Monta Loma Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
47%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
57%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
39%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
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White
27%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Monta Loma Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monta Loma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Monta Loma Elementary School often compared to?
Monta Loma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theuerkauf Elementary School, Gabriela Mistral Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Monta Loma Elementary School?
271 students attend Monta Loma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Monta Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monta Loma Elementary School?
Monta Loma Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monta Loma Elementary School offer ?
Monta Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monta Loma Elementary School part of?
Monta Loma Elementary School is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.

School Calendar

View the Monta Loma Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Rainbow Day / Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
ML: Last Day for Students - Minimum Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

5   3/2/2019
I love this school! It is fun and has lots of after school classes. I am a 4th grader here and I have been to Monta Loma since Kinder.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Paayal
5   5/30/2015
I have been overwhelmingly impressed with this lovely neighborhood school for the last 3 years. I have a 2nd grader and Kindergartener who each have their own unique style of learning and the Differentiated Instruction they receive at Monta Loma has truly helped foster their love of learning. The community is diverse and though parental-involvement could be better, it is such a warm, nurturing environment for the students/families alike. Principal Lyon is hands-on (and a former educator!) who makes an earnest effort to communicate with parents about both the successes and challenges the school faces. She's very approachable and really listens. I've loved every one of the teachers my girls have had and my girls have thrived both in the classroom and out while on the Monta Loma campus. My professional background is in private school education administration so I feel I can speak to the depth and breadth of the capabilities and talents Monta Loma teachers bring to the table. They are some of the hardest-working, committed & nurturing educators I have ever experienced and definitely well-deserving of the California Distinguished School award that was bestowed in 2014. The enrichment opportunities are endless as well - choir, band, gardening, art, physical education, chess, Lego robotics and student leadership to name a few. I look forward to many more years of involvement at Monta Loma Elementary.
- Posted by Parent - shann

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 47%
  • : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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