Monument Peak serves 72 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monument Peak's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monument Peak is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Monument Peak?
72 students attend Monument Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Monument Peak students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monument Peak?
Monument Peak has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monument Peak offer ?
Monument Peak offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monument Peak part of?
Monument Peak is part of Needles Unified School District.
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