Very Good
#3396 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Monroe Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Barbara Unified · Santa Barbara, CA
A Santa Barbara Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
431 Flora Vista Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
- Math 33% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monroe Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Barbara), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,875
Median home value
$1,836,300
Median rent
$2,870/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Grove Charter - Santa BarbaraCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Harding University PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Santa Barbara Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Barbara Unified
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #9 of 19
- District spending per student
- $18,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe Elementary is listed in Santa Barbara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe Elementary
Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Santa Barbara Unified, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,396 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe Elementary
What grades does Monroe Elementary serve?
Monroe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe Elementary rank in CA?
Monroe Elementary ranks #3,396 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monroe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monroe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Monroe Elementary a charter school?
No, Monroe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monroe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Elementary?
70.7% of students at Monroe Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (805) 966-7023
- Area population (ZIP 93109)
- 11,069
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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