- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monrovia, CA
Plymouth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062532003781
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Plymouth Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062532003781 · Monrovia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 24.9:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Monrovia High (1,455 students)
Plymouth Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Plymouth 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
- This school 547
Plymouth Elementary
547 students
- Mayflower Elem 524
Mayflower Elementary
524 students
- Monroe Element 452
Monroe Elementary
452 students
- Santa Fe Compu 424
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
424 students
What this shows Plymouth Elementary reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth Elementary compares
Plymouth Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.9%
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 11.9%
White 9.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Plymouth Elementary is more 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 Plymouth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Elementary
How many students attend Plymouth Elementary?
Plymouth Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monrovia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth Elementary?
42.9% of students at Plymouth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Elementary is Asian at 38.6% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Elementary?
Plymouth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Plymouth Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Elementary ranks #4 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 Plymouth Elementary, Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students), Clifton Middle (634 students), and Mayflower Elementary (524 students). See the Monrovia Unified district page for the complete list.