Enrollment
254
Elementary
DISTRICT 376 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA CLARA UNIFIED·NCES 063543006045
Montague Elementary
750 Laurie Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054 · (408) 423-1900 · Santa Clara County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL254 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 28% of California public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
99 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 73 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 37 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (73) is 97% larger than its 5th grade class (37).
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
44.9%
CA avg 49.1% . +10.9pp since 2014
Math
36.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +1.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 11 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 19.6% | 25.2% | 21.5% | 33.6% |
| Math | 16.1% | 20.5% | 28.6% | 34.8% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.9% | 36.6% |
| 2023-24 | 49.5% | 43.4% |
| 2022-23 | 47.8% | 40.7% |
| 2021-22 | 50.0% | 44.1% |
| 2018-19 | 41.5% | 36.0% |
| 2017-18 | 46.5% | 41.2% |
| 2016-17 | 54.3% | 40.8% |
| 2015-16 | 46.0% | 38.0% |
| 2014-15 | 34.0% | 35.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 44% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Montague Elementary
Montague Elementary's state test result (43.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Elementary this school | 254 | 39.0% | 43.6% |
| Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara | 281 | 41.3% | 41.7% |
| Birch Grove Intermediate Newark | 289 | 35.6% | 57.8% |
| Toyon Elementary San Jose | 231 | 43.7% | 30.7% |
| Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara | 288 | 39.9% | 46.3% |
| Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara | 300 | 43.3% | 36.8% |
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 Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.6% | #2,186 of 5,151 | #142 of 226 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.6% | #2,580 of 5,172 ▼ 640 | #156 of 226 ▼ 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.9% | #2,464 of 5,172 ▼ 536 | #146 of 226 ▼ 10 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.3pp | #383 of 5,116 | #37 of 225 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 254 | #5,106 of 5,915 | #236 of 255 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #55 of 5,352 | #3 of 247 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.0% | #1,002 of 5,354 | #69 of 247 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.0% | #4,377 of 5,625 | #116 of 252 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.3% | #244 of 3,837 | #19 of 189 |
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
254
-147 (-37%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 373
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 20.1:1
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 | 254 | 16 | 15.9:1 | 39% (99) |
| 2023-24 | 288 | 16 | 18.0:1 | 36% (105) |
| 2022-23 | 272 | 16 | 17.0:1 | 43% (117) |
| 2020-21 | 401 | 20 | 20.1:1 | 38% (152) |
| 2017-18 | 399 | 18 | 22.2:1 | 43% (170) |
| 2015-16 | 372 | 18 | 20.7:1 | 41% (154) |
| 2010-11 | 354 | N/A | N/A | 64% (227) |
| 2000-01 | 364 | 21 | 17.3:1 | 54% (198) |
| 1990-91 | 373 | 15 | 24.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Montague Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 36% (399 to 254); teachers down 11% (18 to 16).
About Montague Elementary
Montague Elementary is an elementary school in Santa Clara, California, reachable at (408) 423-1900. Students in kindergarten through 5 attend, and enrollment is 254 students. The school's enrollment is 45% smaller than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
Besides Montague Elementary, Santa Clara Unified runs 29 other schools. The district enrolls 14,411 students.
Enrollment at Montague Elementary is mixed, with Hispanic students the largest group at 43%. It is also 37% Asian, 7% White, 7% multiracial, and 4% Black. For comparison, the population of Santa Clara County is roughly 25% Hispanic. Montague Elementary has a diversity index of 67%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Montague Elementary employs 16 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 15.9:1. That ratio is under the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 39% in 2024-25. That is close to the 37% average for public schools in Santa Clara County.
allk12 grades Montague Elementary a C. The grade compares the school only with California public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
The allk12 BeatsExpectations score for Montague Elementary is -13.1 points: 43.6% actual, 56.7% predicted.
Santa Clara County has these Census figures: median household income is about $164,281, about 57% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 4%. Montague Elementary is among the 412 public schools in Santa Clara County.
Don Callejon is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, Montague Elementary ranks 4th on average proficiency.
Locale data from NCES put Montague Elementary inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (City: Mid-size).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count dropped from 401 to 254. Students per teacher fell from 20.1 in 2020-21 to 15.9 in 2024-25.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Santa Clara Unified
- Santa Clara HighHigh · 1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox HighHigh · 1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo MiddleMiddle · 796 students
- Marian A. Peterson MiddleMiddle · 759 students
- Buchser MiddleMiddle · 711 students
- Kathleen MacDonald HighHigh · 683 students
Other schools in Santa Clara
- Santa Clara HighHigh · 1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox HighHigh · 1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo MiddleMiddle · 796 students
- Buchser MiddleMiddle · 711 students
- Laurelwood ElementaryElementary · 571 students
- Don CallejonElementary · 568 students
Other Montague Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Montague Elementary. Montague Elementary is the largest of the 4.
- Montague ElementaryMontague, CA · 178 students
- Montague Elementary SchoolMOUNT MORRIS, MI · 199 students
- Montague Elementary SchoolMONTAGUE, TX · 163 students
Nearby schools
- Don Callejon0.7 mi · 568
- Dolores Huerta Middle1.4 mi · 571
- Kathryn Hughes Elementary1.5 mi · 281
- Abram Agnew Elementary1.5 mi · 505
- Kathleen MacDonald High1.5 mi · 683
- Mission Early College High2.0 mi · 183
Frequently asked questions
About Montague ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Montague Elementary?
Montague Elementary enrolls approximately 254 students in grades KG-05.
Is Montague Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Montague Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at Montague Elementary?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at Montague Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Montague Elementary?
At Montague Elementary, the student body is approximately 7% White, 43% Hispanic, 4% Black, 37% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Montague Elementary public or private?
Montague Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Santa Clara Unified.
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