Gerald R. Ford Elementary School vs. James Monroe Elementary School
Should you attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School or James Monroe Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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James Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
615 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1633 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
119
75
Grade 1 Students
87
78
Grade 2 Students
100
83
Grade 3 Students
90
104
Grade 4 Students
120
99
Grade 5 Students
99
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
66%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
31%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
