Monterey Elementary School

425 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Monterey Elementary School, located at 3811 Hoover Rd in Grove City, Ohio, is a key component of the South-Western City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a large and diverse district, Monterey Elementary focuses on implementing effective instructional strategies to meet the varied needs of its student body while preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the Grove City community, often working to build strong partnerships between parents, educators, and local stakeholders. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and inclusive practices, aiming to create a welcoming space where children feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. By prioritizing collaboration and student engagement, Monterey Elementary strives to provide a solid educational foundation that helps each student reach their full potential within the South-Western City School District framework.

425

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	60
Black	42
Asian	8
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
277 (65.2%)
Hispanic
60 (14.1%)
Black
42 (9.9%)
Two or More
34 (8.0%)
Asian
8 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	No
District:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-8250
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 90

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 77