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#122 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 10% in state

Monarch Elementary

Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Simpsonville, SC

A Greenville 01 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

224 Five Forks Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2022)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Monarch Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 78% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Monarch 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,822/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simpsonville), 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

$107,694

Median home value

$325,700

Median rent

$1,615/mo

College educated

50%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29681; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–10.6 mi18Compare →
Greenville Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.7 mi224Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi13Compare →
Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five ForksPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–11.1 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#7 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monarch Elementary is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monarch Elementary

Monarch Elementary is a public elementary school in Simpsonville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 882 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monarch Elementary

What grades does Monarch Elementary serve?

Monarch Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Monarch Elementary?

Monarch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Monarch Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monarch Elementary rank in SC?

Monarch Elementary ranks #122 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Monarch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Monarch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Monarch Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monarch Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Monarch Elementary a charter school?

No, Monarch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monarch Elementary a Title I school?

No, Monarch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monarch Elementary?

29.4% of students at Monarch 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 29681)
67,657
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
38.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 29681; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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