Enrollment
524
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monrovia, CA
Mayflower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mayflower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062532003778
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayflower Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayflower Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayflower Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayflower Elementary
Mayflower Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Monrovia, California, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #392.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% 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): Mayflower Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 24.9:1).
Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students) and Clifton Middle (634 students) alongside Mayflower Elementary.
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 Mayflower Elementary compares
Mayflower Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 46.6%
White 27.5%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Mayflower Elementary 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 Mayflower Elementary.
$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 Mayflower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayflower Elementary'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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
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
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
Standard public school
368 students 23:1 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayflower Elementary
How many students attend Mayflower Elementary?
Mayflower Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monrovia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayflower Elementary?
31.9% of students at Mayflower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayflower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mayflower Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayflower Elementary?
Mayflower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mayflower Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower Elementary ranks #2 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 Mayflower Elementary a good school?
Mayflower Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Mayflower Elementary, 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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