Monroe Elementary

402 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016

478 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School, located at 402 W. Colorado Blvd. in Monrovia, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Monrovia Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. It typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Monroe Elementary often engages its students through various enrichment programs and school-wide initiatives designed to promote inclusivity and school spirit. The school benefits from its location in the heart of Monrovia, maintaining strong ties with local families and community members. With a focus on cultivating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, Monroe Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

478

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	352
Black	23
Asian	18
Two or More	26

Hispanic
352 (73.6 %)
White
59 (12.3 %)
Two or More
26 (5.4 %)
Black
23 (4.8 %)
Asian
18 (3.8 %)

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:	Monrovia Unified
Phone:	(626)471-2300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 100