Monarch Grove Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Monarch Grove Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monarch Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Monarch Grove Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Monarch Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monarch Grove Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
16%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
74%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarch Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Monarch Grove Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monarch Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Monarch Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Monarch Grove Elementary School?
346 students attend Monarch Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Monarch Grove Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monarch Grove Elementary School?
Monarch Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monarch Grove Elementary School offer ?
Monarch Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monarch Grove Elementary School part of?
Monarch Grove Elementary School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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