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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 537 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
James Monroe Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.51, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
537 students attend James Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of James Monroe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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-5
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School part of?
Awesome school, great teachers, staff, and administration. VERY focused on students first - that is the way it should be. Rigorous academics and high expectations for behavior. This school is a small gem amongst schools that not many know is ranked number one in Desert Sands and also scores top of all elementary schools in the three valley schools. Thank you to the entire staff and leadership for all their hard work with our students.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 537 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
