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.