Enrollment
368
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monrovia, CA
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062532003775
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Monrovia, California, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #926, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1840 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Monrovia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Plymouth Elementary (547 students): Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23:1 vs 24.9:1).
Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students) and Clifton Middle (634 students) alongside Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy compares
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
White 15.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.0%
African American 5.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monrovia Unified, which includes Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy.
$15,421
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 53.1%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Monrovia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Plymouth Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Mayflower Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Wild Rose School of Creative
Standard public school
416 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
How many students attend Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy?
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monrovia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy?
53.5% of students at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy?
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Monrovia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monrovia on the city page.
Is Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy a good school?
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monrovia Unified?
Besides Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy, Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students), Clifton Middle (634 students), and Plymouth Elementary (547 students). See the Monrovia Unified district page for the complete list.
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