Monterey Road Elementary School

3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterey Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monterey Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Monterey Road Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Monterey Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey Road Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1361 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
34%
65-69%
47%
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monterey Road Elementary School's ranking?
Monterey Road Elementary School is ranked #1361 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monterey Road Elementary School often compared to?
Monterey Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Benito Elementary School, Santa Margarita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Road Elementary School?
384 students attend Monterey Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Monterey Road Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monterey Road Elementary School?
Monterey Road Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey Road Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monterey Road Elementary School part of?
Monterey Road Elementary School is part of Atascadero Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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