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#4305 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Monroe Elementary
Elementary School · Hanford Elementary · Hanford, CA
A Hanford Elementary elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1067, Hanford, CA 93232
- Math 46% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Jefferson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Joseph M. SimasEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| St Rose-mccarthy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanford Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe Elementary is listed in Hanford Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe Elementary
Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanford, CA, part of Hanford Elementary, serving approximately 621 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,305 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 22.2:1. 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 #4,305 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monroe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
79.4% 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
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (559) 585-3745
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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