- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, SC
Monarch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monarch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450375001088
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monarch Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monarch Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Union, SC.
School address
District: Union 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450375001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Monarch Elementary shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 450375001088 · Union, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High (1,024 students)
Monarch Elementary shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Monarch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High
1,024 students
- Sims Middle
Sims Middle
606 students
- Jonesville Ele
Jonesville Elementary Middle
557 students
- Buffalo Elemen
Buffalo Elementary
483 students
- This school
Monarch Elementary
442 students
- Foster Park El
Foster Park Elementary
430 students
What this shows Monarch Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monarch Elementary compares
Monarch Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Monarch Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union 01 reports $12,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monarch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sims Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Elementary Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foster Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monarch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Union
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monarch Elementary
How many students attend Monarch Elementary?
Monarch Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, SC. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monarch Elementary?
100.0% of students at Monarch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monarch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monarch Elementary is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Union, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monarch Elementary?
Monarch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monarch Elementary rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Union, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union 01?
Besides Monarch Elementary, Union 01 also operates Union County High (1,024 students), Sims Middle (606 students), and Jonesville Elementary Middle (557 students). See the Union 01 district page for the complete list.