Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Monroe Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3523 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
James Monroe Elementary School is ranked #3523 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Monroe Elementary School often compared to?
James Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
560 students attend James Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of James Monroe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Monroe Elementary School offer ?
James Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School part of?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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