Enrollment
23
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY·NCES 062565003845
Montgomery Elementary
18620 Fort Ross Rd., Cazadero, CA 95421 · (707) 632-5221 · Sonoma County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 51% 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.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C+Three-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
7.7:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
14 students
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 | 5 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 4% |
Student demographics
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
46.1%
CA avg 49.1% . -6.9pp since 2014
Math
38.5%
CA avg 37.7% . -21.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 22 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 23.1% | 23.1% | 46.1% | 7.7% |
| Math | 7.7% | 30.8% | 23.1% | 38.5% |
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 | 46.1% | 38.5% |
| 2021-22 | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| 2018-19 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| 2017-18 | 54.5% | 36.4% |
| 2016-17 | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| 2015-16 | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| 2014-15 | 53.0% | 60.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Montgomery Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sonoma County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #5,837 of 5,915 | #100 of 105 |
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
23
+1 (+5%) vs 2020
-71% since 1990-91, when it was 79
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
was 7.3:1
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 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | 61% (14) |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 77% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 3 | 7.0:1 | 57% (12) |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 59% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 3 | 11.7:1 | 43% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 35 | 3 | 11.7:1 | 34% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 35 | N/A | N/A | 29% (10) |
| 2000-01 | 92 | 5 | 18.4:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 79 | 4 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Montgomery Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (35 to 23); teachers unchanged (3 to 3).
About Montgomery Elementary
This page covers Montgomery Elementary, a very small elementary school in Cazadero, California. Its enrollment is 23 students, spread over kindergarten through 8. That compares with an average of about 465 students for elementary schools in California.
Montgomery Elementary is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
Federal enrollment data show Montgomery Elementary is 78% White. Other groups include 17% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The county population is about 62% White.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary is 7.7:1, based on 3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in California, 22.3:1, is higher. Montgomery Elementary counts 61% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Sonoma County, the average is 51%.
Among California public elementary schools, Montgomery Elementary outscored 51%, which works out to a B- on the allk12 Grade.
In Sonoma County, home to about 485,040 people, the median household earns about $104,674 a year, roughly 39% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Sonoma County number 184, with about 63,389 students.
Montgomery Elementary's nearest public school is Guerneville Elementary (Charter) (about 5.5 miles). There are 5 more public schools inside ten miles.
For locale, NCES codes Montgomery Elementary as Rural: Distant.
A 5% rise took enrollment from 22 in 2020-21 to 23 in 2024-25.
Montgomery Elementary has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Sonoma County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
485,040
Census ACS
Median income
$104,674
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
184
63,389 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Montgomery Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 7 states are named Montgomery Elementary. Montgomery Elementary is the 11th largest of the 11.
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolBrookhaven, GA · 728 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolMONTGOMERY, TX · 672 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolNorth Wales, PA · 611 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolCincinnati, OH · 566 students
- MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMONTGOMERY, NY · 539 students
Nearby schools
- Guerneville Elementary (Charter)5.5 mi · 171
- Guerneville Primary5.5 mi · 12
- California Pacific Charter - Sonoma5.5 mi · 213
- Monte Rio Elementary6.3 mi · 68
- Fort Ross Elementary9.4 mi · 20
- West Side Elementary11.6 mi · 130
Frequently asked questions
About Montgomery ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Montgomery Elementary?
Montgomery Elementary enrolls approximately 23 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Montgomery Elementary serve?
Montgomery Elementary serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary is approximately 7.7:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Montgomery Elementary?
Student demographics at Montgomery Elementary are roughly 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is Montgomery Elementary in?
Montgomery Elementary is part of Montgomery Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.