Enrollment
424
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monrovia, CA
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062532003782
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Monrovia, California, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,599 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #972.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Monrovia's middle schools, it stands alongside Clifton Middle (634 students): Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 24.4:1).
Monrovia Unified also operates Monrovia High (1,455 students) and Clifton Middle (634 students) alongside Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet.
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 Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet compares
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 73.1%
Asian 14.4%
White 5.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet 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 Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet.
$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 Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet'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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Monrovia
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
How many students attend Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monrovia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
57.1% of students at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet?
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet rank among public schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet ranks #9 of 10 public 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 public schools in Monrovia on the city page.
Is Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet a good school?
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet earns 23/100 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 Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet, 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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