Very Good
#1975 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Monson-sultana Elementary
Elementary School · Monson-sultana Joint Union Elementary · Sultana, CA
A Monson-sultana Joint Union Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 25, Sultana, CA 93666
- Math 42% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monson-sultana Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monson-sultana 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,531
Median home value
$333,300
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
3%
Homeownership
20.9%
Poverty rate
38.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| John F. Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 511 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monson-sultana Joint Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monson-sultana Elementary is listed in Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monson-sultana Elementary
Monson-sultana Elementary is a public elementary school in Sultana, CA, part of Monson-sultana Joint Union Elementary, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,975 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Monson-sultana Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monson-sultana Elementary
What grades does Monson-sultana Elementary serve?
Monson-sultana Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Monson-sultana Elementary?
Monson-sultana Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monson-sultana Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monson-sultana Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monson-sultana Elementary rank in CA?
Monson-sultana Elementary ranks #1,975 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monson-sultana Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monson-sultana Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Monson-sultana Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monson-sultana Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monson-sultana Elementary a charter school?
No, Monson-sultana Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monson-sultana Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monson-sultana Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monson-sultana Elementary?
86.6% of students at Monson-sultana 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (559) 591-1634
- Area population (ZIP 93666)
- 696
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 93666; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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