Monroe Elementary

monroe.hanfordesd.org/

647 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School is a public school located in Hanford, California, serving students within the Hanford Elementary School District. Situated at 300 Monroe Drive, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards to foster academic, social, and personal growth in its students.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources provided by the Hanford Elementary School District to enhance student achievement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on academic programs, campus events, and district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the neighborhood, Monroe Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the development of core competencies necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

647

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	433
Black	29
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
433 (67.0 %)
White
144 (22.3 %)
Black
29 (4.5 %)
Two or More
26 (4.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hanford Elementary
Phone:	(559)585-3745
Website:	http://monroe.hanfordesd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 98