Montalvo Elementary School

2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montalvo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Montalvo Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Montalvo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montalvo Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3962 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Montalvo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montalvo 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montalvo 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Montalvo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Montalvo Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montalvo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Montalvo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montalvo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montalvo Elementary School's ranking?
Montalvo Elementary School is ranked #3962 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montalvo Elementary School often compared to?
Montalvo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mound Elementary School, Portola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Montalvo Elementary School?
386 students attend Montalvo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Montalvo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montalvo Elementary School?
Montalvo Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Montalvo Elementary School offer ?
Montalvo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Montalvo Elementary School part of?
Montalvo Elementary School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Montalvo Elementary School located?
Montalvo Elementary School is located in the Montalvo neighborhood of Ventura, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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