At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 485
433
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+23.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Howard Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Montclair, California. The school enrolls 433 students. It is part of the Ontario-Montclair district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictOntario-Montclair
County6071
CityMontclair
ZIP91763
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062847007805
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment433
White2.1%
Hispanic / Latino84.8%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.1%
Hispanic
84.8%
Black
2.1%
Asian
8.8%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.