Monroe Elementary

417 East Central Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707

217 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School, located at 417 E. Central Ave. in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving the Santa Ana Unified School District. It is situated in a densely populated urban area, serving a community that is predominantly Hispanic/Latino. The school operates as a foundational institution for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential primary education to students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade.

As part of a large, diverse urban district, Monroe Elementary emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique linguistic and cultural needs of its student population, many of whom are English language learners. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, Monroe Elementary aims to create a supportive environment that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

217

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	213
Two or More	1

Hispanic
213 (98.2%)
White
3 (1.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)431-3900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 52

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monroe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monroe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	44.7%
Male	120	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)