Monarch Elementary Alternative serves 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Monarch Elementary Alternative?
75 students attend Monarch Elementary Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Monarch Elementary Alternative students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monarch Elementary Alternative?
Monarch Elementary Alternative has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monarch Elementary Alternative offer ?
Monarch Elementary Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monarch Elementary Alternative part of?
Monarch Elementary Alternative is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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