Enrollment
216
Elementary
DISTRICT 404 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED·NCES 063570007360
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
2525 Fifth St., Santa Monica, CA 90405 · (310) 396-2640 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY13-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL216 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
32 students
DISTRICT 31% · 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 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 23 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 23 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 25 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 27 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 26 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 17 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 25 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (24) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (25).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · 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
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
65.3%
own-school result
Math
64.4%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 31.4% | 33.9% | 24.6% | 10.2% |
| Math | 35.6% | 28.8% | 25.4% | 10.2% |
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 | 65.3% | 64.4% |
| 2023-24 | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| 2022-23 | 87.1% | 62.9% |
| 2021-22 | 72.6% | 56.3% |
| 2018-19 | 76.6% | 65.8% |
| 2017-18 | 72.6% | 60.7% |
| 2016-17 | 68.2% | 75.9% |
| 2015-16 | 78.0% | 66.0% |
| 2014-15 | 77.0% | 62.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 216 | #5,290 of 5,915 | #1,199 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #378 of 5,352 | #109 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.5% | #1,568 of 5,354 | #237 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 14.8% | #5,319 of 5,625 | #1,236 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.6% | #3,483 of 3,837 | #888 of 947 |
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
216
-16 (-7%) vs 2020
+44% since 1990-91, when it was 150
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 23.2:1
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 | 216 | 11.7 | 18.5:1 | 15% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 219 | 10 | 21.9:1 | 13% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 247 | 14.9 | 16.5:1 | 15% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 232 | 10 | 23.2:1 | 7% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 224 | 10 | 22.4:1 | 9% (20) |
| 2015-16 | 227 | 9 | 25.2:1 | 5% (11) |
| 2010-11 | 223 | N/A | N/A | 6% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 194 | 9 | 21.6:1 | 9% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 150 | 8 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Santa Monica Alternative (K-8).
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (224 to 216); teachers up 17% (10 to 11.7).
About Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Students in Santa Monica, California, attend Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), a small elementary school. The school covers kindergarten through 8 and reported 216 students in 2024-25. Across elementary schools in California, the average enrollment is about 465.
Within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is one of 15 schools. The district enrolls 8,616 students.
White students are 56% of those enrolled at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8). Next come 16% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 9% Asian, and 4% Black. That compares with about 31% White among all Los Angeles County residents. A diversity index of 62% means there is a 62% chance two randomly chosen students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) are from different groups.
With 11.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 18.5:1. The average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), 15% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 70% for public schools in Los Angeles County.
In the wider Los Angeles County area, the median household earns about $90,112 a year, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) shares Los Angeles County with 2,243 other public schools.
A public school about 0.2 miles away, Olympic High (Continuation), is the closest to Santa Monica Alternative (K-8). Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 16 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The number of students per teacher dropped from 23.2 to 18.5 over 4 years.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8). You can also rate the school on this page.
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 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
- Santa Monica HighHigh · 2,588 students
- Lincoln MiddleMiddle · 914 students
- John Adams MiddleMiddle · 806 students
- Franklin ElementaryElementary · 597 students
- Grant ElementaryElementary · 562 students
- Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 552 students
Other schools in Santa Monica
- Santa Monica HighHigh · 2,588 students
- Lincoln MiddleMiddle · 914 students
- John Adams MiddleMiddle · 806 students
- Franklin ElementaryElementary · 597 students
- Grant ElementaryElementary · 562 students
- Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 552 students
Nearby schools
- Olympic High (Continuation)0.2 mi · 30
- Santa Monica High0.5 mi · 2,588
- Will Rogers Elementary0.7 mi · 522
- John Adams Middle0.9 mi · 806
- Westminster Avenue Elementary1.1 mi · 367
- Animo Venice Charter High1.2 mi · 335
Frequently asked questions
About Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)How many students attend Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)?
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) enrolls approximately 216 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) serve?
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)?
Approximately 18.5:1 students per teacher at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8).
What is the student diversity at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)?
Student demographics at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) are roughly 56% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Black, 9% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)?
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is overseen by Santa Monica-Malibu Unified in Los Angeles County.
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