Monroe Elementary

Summary:

Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanford, California, serving 647 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Hanford Elementary School District, which is ranked 750 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Monroe Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 51.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.41% in Mathematics, compared to 45.09% and 37.68% for the district, respectively. The school's Hispanic, English Language Learner, and female students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top quartile or third of California elementary schools. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased significantly, from 6.1% in 2018-2019 to 22.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

While Monroe Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Hanford Elementary School District, including Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, George Washington Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary, it is outperformed by Jefferson Academy, another school within the same district, as well as Frontier Elementary, a public charter school in the neighboring Pioneer Union Elementary School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 300 Monroe Dr.
       Hanford, CA  93230-1729


(559) 585-3745

District: Hanford Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1914th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,433 Help


Students who attend Monroe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.5%
White:
18.8%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Elementary ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.5%), White (18.8%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 22.1, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Elementary is $10,433. 6 elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Elementary 1914th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monroe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Hanford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanford Elementary 750th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monroe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.38 3037th 4809 36.8%
2005 38.74 2792nd 4822 42.1%
2006 24.62 3684th 4818 23.5%
2007 27.96 3712th 5113 27.4%
2008 28.10 3739th 5113 26.9%
2009 43.87 2820th 5193 45.7%
2010 52.08 2444th 5314 54.0%
2011 63.73 1810th 5377 66.3%
2012 55.63 2293rd 5390 57.5%
2013 57.29 2282nd 5530 58.7%
2015 52.18 2332nd 5611 58.4%
2016 45.47 2747th 5614 51.1%
2017 51.93 2446th 5692 57.0%
2018 56.50 2216th 5662 60.9%
2019 53.63 2396th 5789 58.6%
2021 39.98 778th 1417 45.1%
2022 47.59 2670th 5883 54.6%
2023 61.62 1983rd 5874 66.2%
2024 63.25 1914th 5862 67.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 1486th 3246 54.2%
2019 42.10 1664th 3275 49.2%
2022 64.22 629th 3311 81.0%
2024 74.81 318th 3160 89.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.62 684th 2420 71.7%
2024 53.33 876th 2634 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 1431st 5084 71.9%
2019 63.29 1550th 5173 70.0%
2021 47.69 511th 1110 54.0%
2022 49.88 2284th 5264 56.6%
2023 70.59 1192nd 5374 77.8%
2024 71.04 1213th 5511 78.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.28 1963rd 5413 63.7%
2019 54.03 2276th 5492 58.6%
2021 44.87 627th 1267 50.5%
2022 47.29 2562nd 5635 54.5%
2023 64.14 1756th 5617 68.7%
2024 67.87 1573rd 5605 71.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.75 687th 2585 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.11 2379th 5431 56.2%
2019 52.45 2342nd 5510 57.5%
2021 37.09 732nd 1272 42.5%
2022 47.49 2583rd 5663 54.4%
2023 57.01 2087th 5650 63.1%
2024 55.98 2154th 5636 61.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.70 1456th 4830 69.9%
2019 59.41 1719th 4963 65.4%
2022 59.14 1676th 5084 67.0%
2023 72.42 1060th 5098 79.2%
2024 74.07 986th 5102 80.7%
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Rank History for White students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.89 1008th 2737 63.2%
2019 59.51 1229th 2834 56.6%
2022 40.78 1718th 2726 37.0%
2023 58.43 1180th 2662 55.7%
2024 60.94 1098th 2647 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Monroe Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Monroe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 536 39 34 182 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1989 548 39 50 182 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1990 530 63 49 198 2 n/a n/a 0 842
1991 410 49 47 213 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1992 384 72 55 236 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1993 377 58 56 209 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 370 75 53 218 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 339 55 43 205 3 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 339 55 43 205 3 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 366 48 55 178 3 n/a n/a 0 650
1998 373 47 45 167 14 n/a n/a 0 646
1999 414 74 41 239 3 n/a n/a 0 771
2000 422 60 20 200 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 422 47 29 240 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2002 239 25 14 185 6 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 239 25 14 185 6 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 249 28 17 197 7 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 261 21 20 216 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2006 240 25 11 213 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 189 18 8 204 4 n/a n/a 1 424
2008 199 26 11 299 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2009 234 26 15 320 3 1 0 0 599
2010 225 50 17 349 3 0 6 0 650
2011 225 49 14 385 7 0 0 0 680
2012 200 48 13 390 9 0 14 0 674
2013 183 41 12 398 9 0 18 0 661
2014 167 35 11 432 7 0 23 0 675
2015 168 20 5 469 6 0 26 0 694
2016 176 20 8 484 7 0 32 0 727
2017 173 23 5 494 6 1 28 0 730
2018 142 22 6 490 8 1 31 0 700
2019 154 25 2 487 7 1 24 0 700
2020 171 33 3 466 9 2 24 0 708
2021 150 30 5 464 6 2 27 0 684
2022 150 26 5 434 7 1 32 0 655
2023 144 29 4 433 8 2 26 1 647
2024 117 28 4 438 6 1 26 1 621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 791 29.6 26.7 n/a
1989 819 30.8 26.5 n/a
1990 842 33.6 25.0 n/a
1991 719 27.6 26.0 n/a
1992 747 28.0 26.6 35.5
1993 700 30.0 23.3 38.3
1994 717 28.0 25.6 53.6
1995 645 23.0 28.0 53.8
1996 645 23.0 28.0 53.8
1997 650 23.0 28.3 50
1998 646 27.0 23.9 50.6
1999 771 33.0 23.4 45
2000 704 33.0 21.3 53.8
2001 740 34.0 21.8 54.6
2002 469 24.0 19.5 55.7
2003 469 24.0 19.5 55.7
2004 498 24.0 20.8 50.2
2005 521 23.5 22.2 43
2006 496 25.0 19.8 54.6
2007 424 21.0 20.2 59.6
2008 538 30.0 17.9 63.4
2009 599 28.0 20.0 66.4
2010 650 30.0 21.6 71.7
2011 680 n/a n/a 76.9
2012 674 30.0 22.4 74.6
2013 661 27.0 24.4 77.2
2014 675 27.0 25.0 78.7
2015 694 28.0 24.7 74.1
2016 727 28.0 25.9 75.5
2017 730 29.0 25.1 78.1
2018 700 28.0 25.0 75.1
2019 700 28.0 25.0 80.1
2020 708 n/a n/a 78.2
2021 684 28.0 24.4 77.9
2022 655 29.0 22.5 75.3
2023 647 28.0 23.1 75.9
2024 621 28.0 22.1 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 791 29.6 26.7 n/a
1989 819 30.8 26.5 n/a
1990 842 33.6 25.0 n/a
1991 719 27.6 26.0 n/a
1992 747 28.0 26.6 35.5
1993 700 30.0 23.3 38.3
1994 717 28.0 25.6 53.6
1995 645 23.0 28.0 53.8
1996 645 23.0 28.0 53.8
1997 650 23.0 28.3 50
1998 646 27.0 23.9 50.6
1999 771 33.0 23.4 45
2000 704 33.0 21.3 53.8
2001 740 34.0 21.8 54.6
2002 469 24.0 19.5 55.7
2003 469 24.0 19.5 55.7
2004 498 24.0 20.8 50.2
2005 521 23.5 22.2 43
2006 496 25.0 19.8 54.6
2007 424 21.0 20.2 59.6
2008 538 30.0 17.9 63.4
2009 599 28.0 20.0 66.4
2010 650 30.0 21.6 71.7
2011 680 n/a n/a 76.9
2012 674 30.0 22.4 74.6
2013 661 27.0 24.4 77.2
2014 675 27.0 25.0 78.7
2015 694 28.0 24.7 74.1
2016 727 28.0 25.9 75.5
2017 730 29.0 25.1 78.1
2018 700 28.0 25.0 75.1
2019 700 28.0 25.0 80.1
2020 708 n/a n/a 78.2
2021 684 28.0 24.4 77.9
2022 655 29.0 22.5 75.3
2023 647 28.0 23.1 75.9
2024 621 28.0 22.1 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Monroe Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%1.0%1.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201395.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
201595.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%99.0%100.0%96.0%96.0%
201694.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%97.0%
202093.8%0.0%5.3%96.5%97.4%93.8%97.4%
202198.2%0.0%0.9%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202296.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,433

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2396th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1983rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monroe Elementary)40.246.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)42.443.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)58.841.3
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)46.338.3
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monroe Elementary)33.738.1
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)39.741.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)29.628.6
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)35.937.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monroe Elementary)53.668.7
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)40.545.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)43.344.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)27.430.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Monroe Elementary)27.139.8
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Hanford Elementary)19.726.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monroe Elementary)63.559.6
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)49.949.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)58.341.5
 16.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)39.134.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700647
 7.6%
African American2529
 16%
American Indian78
 14.3%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic487433
 11.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White154144
 6.5%
Two or More Races2426
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.1%75.9%
 4.3%


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Monroe Elementary ranks 1914th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Monroe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Junior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Monroe Elementary.

Students at Monroe Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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