Monarch Grove Elementary

348 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402

324 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monarch Grove Elementary is a public school located in the coastal community of Los Osos, California, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The campus is situated in a scenic area, often drawing on its proximity to the natural beauty of the Central Coast to enhance student engagement and environmental awareness.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent community, both of which contribute to a collaborative culture aimed at student success. Monarch Grove focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates core academic subjects with enrichment programs, technology integration, and inclusive practices. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school seeks to prepare its students for middle school while nurturing a lifelong love of learning within a safe and welcoming neighborhood setting.

324

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monarch Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	59
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
225 (69.7%)
Hispanic
59 (18.3%)
Two or More
24 (7.4%)
Asian
12 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)534-2844
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 46