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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the Montague Charter Academy administration to hear?
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Enrollment
852
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTAGUE CHARTER ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060226403194
Montague Charter Academy
13000 Montague St., Pacoima, CA 91331 · (818) 899-0215 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL852 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
44 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
721 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 174 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 117 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 137 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 160 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 120 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 144 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (174) is 21% larger than its 5th grade class (144).
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
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
Schools most like Montague Charter Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Charter Academy this school | 852 | 84.6% | N/A |
| Bret Harte Elementary Modesto | 867 | 86.5% | 22.8% |
| Coral Mountain Academy Coachella | 815 | 83.3% | 31.4% |
| Monte Bella Elementary Salinas | 812 | 86.2% | 34.1% |
| Sylmar Leadership Academy Sylmar | 850 | 82.6% | 41.0% |
| Rio Real Elementary Oxnard | 794 | 82.6% | 29.2% |
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 Montague Charter Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 852 | #252 of 5,915 | #39 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #754 of 5,352 | #229 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.2% | #5,042 of 5,354 | #1,097 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.6% | #1,704 of 5,625 | #602 of 1,276 |
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 2024-25Enrollment
852
+28 (+3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 23.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 852 | 43.5 | 19.6:1 | 85% (721) |
| 2023-24 | 854 | 42 | 20.3:1 | 86% (738) |
| 2022-23 | 836 | 40 | 20.9:1 | 86% (716) |
| 2020-21 | 824 | 35 | 23.5:1 | 87% (714) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Montague Charter Academy.
About Montague Charter Academy
Montague Charter Academy is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Pacoima, California. The school had 852 students in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in California) has about 465 students.
Montague Charter Academy District is responsible for Montague Charter Academy.
Montague Charter Academy's enrollment is 96% Hispanic. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Los Angeles County residents. Montague Charter Academy's diversity index is 8%, against a US figure of 70%.
Dividing enrollment by its 43.5 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 19.6:1. That is lower than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligible students account for 85% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. On average, public schools in Los Angeles County report 70%.
Within Los Angeles County, the median household income is $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. In all, Los Angeles County has 2,244 public schools and roughly 1,265,907 students.
Bert Corona Charter is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Montague Charter Academy.
The school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (City: Large). Montague Charter Academy is a publicly funded charter school.
Montague Charter Academy's enrollment climbed from 824 in 2020-21 to 852 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 23.5:1 to 19.6:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Montague Charter Academy covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pacoima
- Pacoima Charter ElementaryElementary · 831 students
- Pacoima MiddleMiddle · 823 students
- Haddon Avenue ElementaryElementary · 590 students
- Telfair Avenue ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Fenton Primary CenterElementary · 489 students
- Sara Coughlin ElementaryElementary · 409 students
Nearby schools
- Bert Corona Charter0.2 mi · 345
- Vena Avenue Elementary0.4 mi · 464
- Pacoima Middle0.6 mi · 823
- Haddon Avenue Elementary0.8 mi · 590
- Sharp Avenue Elementary1.1 mi · 417
- Canterbury Avenue Elementary1.2 mi · 578
Frequently asked questions
About Montague Charter AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Montague Charter Academy?
Montague Charter Academy enrolls approximately 852 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Montague Charter Academy serve?
Montague Charter Academy serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Montague Charter Academy have?
Montague Charter Academy employs 44 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Montague Charter Academy?
At Montague Charter Academy, the student body is approximately 2% White, 96% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Montague Charter Academy?
Montague Charter Academy is overseen by Montague Charter Academy District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.