Monroe Elementary

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary, located at 260 Madrid St. in San Francisco’s Excelsior District, serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a vibrant residential neighborhood, providing a local hub for families in the 94112 zip code.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education and provides a range of support services to meet the varied needs of its students. Beyond the core curriculum, Monroe Elementary typically offers enrichment opportunities designed to keep students engaged, often leveraging the cultural and historical richness of San Francisco. By maintaining an active connection with parents and neighborhood stakeholders, the school strives to create a supportive foundation that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

528

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	260
Black	5
Asian	213
Two or More	30

Hispanic
260 (49.3 %)
Asian
213 (40.4 %)
Two or More
30 (5.7 %)
White
19 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)

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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)469-4736
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 85

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monroe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monroe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	52.1%
Male	252	47.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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