- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monrovia, CA
Monroe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062532003779
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Monroe Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062532003779 · Monrovia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 22.6:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Monrovia High (1,455 students)
Monroe Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monrovia High
Monrovia High
1,455 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
634 students
- Plymouth Eleme 547
Plymouth Elementary
547 students
- Mayflower Elem 524
Mayflower Elementary
524 students
- This school 452
Monroe Elementary
452 students
- Santa Fe Compu 424
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
424 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elementary compares
Monroe Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$17,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
White 10.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Monroe Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monrovia Unified reports $17,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
Mayflower Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary
How many students attend Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monrovia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary?
46.0% of students at Monroe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Monroe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Monrovia Unified?
Besides Monroe 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.