At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
70
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Monument Peak is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Big River, California. The school enrolls 70 students. It is part of the Needles Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictNeedles Unified
County6071
CityBig River
ZIP92242
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062676014658
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment70
White41.7%
Hispanic / Latino36.1%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.5%
Two or More Races8.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
41.7%
Hispanic
36.1%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
8.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.