Enrollment
452
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary
Monroe Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Monrovia, California, enrolling 452 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,329 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #354.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% 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): Monroe Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 24.9:1).
Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students) and Clifton Middle (634 students) alongside Monroe 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 Monroe Elementary compares
Monroe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monrovia Unified, which includes Monroe 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monroe Elementary a good school?
Monroe Elementary earns 34/100 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 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.
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