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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MONTEREY DISTRICT·NCES 060156708744

International School of Monterey

1720 Yosemite St., Seaside, CA 93955 · (831) 583-2165 · Monterey County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
439
Elementary
STATE 465
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
141 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten409%
Grade 1409%
Grade 25011%
Grade 35011%
Grade 45212%
Grade 55312%
Grade 65212%
Grade 75212%
Grade 85011%

This year's kindergarten class (40) is 20% smaller than its 8th grade class (50).

Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
9121%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
22150%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
235%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
4610%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
5312%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
41%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21449%
Female
22551%

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International School of Monterey this school43932.1%N/A
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47729.4%66.3%
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41236.2%61.6%
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Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where International School of Monterey ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn Monterey County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
439#3,165 of 5,915#54 of 81
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
21.4:1#1,751 of 5,352#17 of 70
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
67.5%#944 of 5,354#4 of 70
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
32.1%#4,676 of 5,625#65 of 74
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
439
+15 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2543920.521.4:132% (141)
2023-2442819.621.8:134% (144)
2022-2342421.120.1:132% (134)
2020-214242517.0:123% (99)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for International School of Monterey.

About International School of Monterey

International School of Monterey is a mid-sized elementary school in International School of Monterey District, located in Seaside, California. It has an enrollment of 439 students in kindergarten through 8.

International School of Monterey District operates International School of Monterey.

The student body at International School of Monterey is 50% Hispanic. It is also 21% White, 12% multiracial, 10% Asian, and 5% Black. Monterey County's residents are about 62% Hispanic, 11 points above the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 68, compared with 70 nationally.

International School of Monterey reports a ratio of 21.4 students per teacher, from 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. Lunch program data show 32% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 76% average for public schools in Monterey County is 44 points higher.

The school's county is Monterey County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $97,230 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. International School of Monterey shares Monterey County with 152 other public schools.

Martin Luther King is about 0.2 miles from International School of Monterey, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.

Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Mid-size. As a charter school, International School of Monterey is publicly funded and operates under a charter.

Enrollment figures show a increase of 15 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.0:1 to 21.4:1 over the same years.

The International School of Monterey discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Monterey County at a glance

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Population
437,613
Census ACS
Median income
$97,230
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
153
73,845 students

Quick facts

School name
International School of Monterey
District
International School of Monterey District
Address
1720 Yosemite St., Seaside, CA 93955
Phone
(831) 583-2165
County
Monterey County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
439
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Free and reduced lunch
141 (32%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
060156708744
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About International School of Monterey
How many students attend International School of Monterey?
International School of Monterey enrolls approximately 439 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does International School of Monterey serve?
International School of Monterey serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School of Monterey?
The student-to-teacher ratio at International School of Monterey is approximately 21.4:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at International School of Monterey?
At International School of Monterey, the student body is approximately 21% White, 50% Hispanic, 5% Black, 10% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is International School of Monterey public or private?
International School of Monterey is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by International School of Monterey District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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