Monroe Elementary

431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

www.sbunified.org

315 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary, located in the scenic Mesa neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California, serves as a central pillar of the local community. Operating under the Santa Barbara Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Its location on Flora Vista Drive places it within a quiet, residential setting, making it a highly accessible neighborhood school for local families.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards, dedicated faculty, and a focus on community engagement, Monroe Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of curiosity and responsibility in its student body. By leveraging resources from the district and maintaining a strong partnership with parents and community members, the school creates a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing space.

315

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	211
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
211 (67.0%)
White
63 (20.0%)
Two or More
33 (10.5%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)966-7023
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 65

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 49