Monarch Elementary

Summary:

Monarch Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serving 873 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 14th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Monarch Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with students outperforming state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.5% of 3rd graders, 72.7% of 4th graders, and 82.3% of 5th graders at Monarch Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7% at the state level, respectively. In Mathematics, 86.2% of 3rd graders, 75.7% of 4th graders, and 74.6% of 5th graders at Monarch Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 54.5%, 51%, and 45.8% at the state level. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 69.64% of students identifying as White, and it has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.46%) compared to nearby schools like Mauldin Elementary (77.88%) and Simpsonville Elementary (70.97%).

Monarch Elementary spends $10,143 per student, which is higher than the state average and the spending levels of some nearby schools, such as Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill ($9,743 per student) and Plain Elementary ($10,367 per student). This higher spending may contribute to the school's consistent high academic performance, but the relationship between spending and student outcomes is complex, and other factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, also play a significant role.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 224 Five Forks Road
       Simpsonville, SC  29681


(864) 355-0600

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,143 Help


Students who attend Monarch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mauldin Middle
High:    Mauldin High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  873

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.6%
Hispanic:
10.1%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monarch Elementary ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (10.1%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monarch Elementary is 16.2. 37 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monarch Elementary is $10,143. 47 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monarch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monarch Elementary 29th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Monarch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monarch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 92.03 7th 630 98.9%
2015 96.17 8th 638 98.7%
2016 94.91 13th 619 97.9%
2017 95.44 12th 639 98.1%
2018 95.05 26th 624 95.8%
2019 96.47 7th 643 98.9%
2021 97.14 11th 622 98.2%
2022 96.47 13th 625 97.9%
2023 94.62 25th 644 96.1%
2024 93.36 29th 638 95.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.63 12th 588 98.0%
2019 89.41 31st 600 94.8%
2021 90.33 35th 580 94.0%
2022 94.44 14th 600 97.7%
2023 87.70 42nd 608 93.1%
2024 88.60 36th 599 94.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.24 27th 570 95.3%
2019 95.81 6th 588 99.0%
2021 97.47 7th 554 98.7%
2022 95.62 15th 573 97.4%
2023 88.97 56th 580 90.3%
2024 90.77 36th 565 93.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.75 7th 189 96.3%
2022 76.45 29th 151 80.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.34 58th 147 60.5%
2022 70.92 26th 109 76.1%
2024 71.12 15th 82 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.15 19th 571 96.7%
2019 95.72 9th 590 98.5%
2021 94.48 23rd 561 95.9%
2022 95.14 18th 579 96.9%
2023 96.10 7th 582 98.8%
2024 93.26 31st 568 94.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.37 17th 115 85.2%
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Rank History for White students at Monarch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.94 40th 457 91.2%
2019 90.31 24th 472 94.9%
2021 94.62 9th 439 97.9%
2022 91.20 26th 455 94.3%
2023 90.00 22nd 463 95.2%
2024 87.18 35th 441 92.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Monarch Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 23, 2017

Open Quote I have two kids who have done very well there. Both are advanced. We've had great teachers as well. Love it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monarch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 545 49 26 39 1 0 27 0 687
2014 619 49 42 38 2 1 24 0 775
2015 656 66 45 44 2 2 32 0 847
2016 692 65 45 55 2 1 34 0 894
2017 661 61 50 60 1 0 38 0 871
2018 713 51 68 73 1 1 48 0 955
2019 684 72 81 74 1 0 48 0 960
2020 654 78 69 87 2 3 49 0 942
2021 547 69 61 83 2 2 50 0 814
2022 605 73 57 88 2 4 50 0 879
2023 608 74 46 88 2 3 52 0 873

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monarch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 687 36.6 18.7 10.8
2014 775 42.0 18.4 10.6
2015 847 46.0 18.4 14
2016 894 49.0 18.2 12.8
2017 871 48.8 17.8 13.3
2018 955 51.6 18.5 13.2
2019 960 54.1 17.7 14.1
2020 942 56.1 16.7 12.6
2021 814 42.7 19.0 19.5
2022 879 52.0 16.8 19.1
2023 873 53.5 16.2 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monarch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 687 36.6 18.7 10.8
2014 775 42.0 18.4 10.6
2015 847 46.0 18.4 14
2016 894 49.0 18.2 12.8
2017 871 48.8 17.8 13.3
2018 955 51.6 18.5 13.2
2019 960 54.1 17.7 14.1
2020 942 56.1 16.7 12.6
2021 814 42.7 19.0 19.5
2022 879 52.0 16.8 19.1
2023 873 53.5 16.2 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monarch Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (4.3%) $38 (0.5%) $368 (4.8%) $6,541 (85.0%) $788 (10.2%) $7,329 (95.2%) $7,697
2020 $439 (5.7%) $247 (3.2%) $686 (8.9%) $6,344 (82.3%) $678 (8.8%) $7,022 (91.1%) $7,707
2021 $595 (7.2%) $221 (2.7%) $816 (9.9%) $6,932 (84.3%) $474 (5.8%) $7,406 (90.1%) $8,223
2022 $1,286 (13.3%) $304 (3.1%) $1,590 (16.4%) $7,544 (77.8%) $568 (5.9%) $8,112 (83.6%) $9,702
2023 $961 (9.5%) $890 (8.8%) $1,851 (18.2%) $7,701 (75.9%) $591 (5.8%) $8,292 (81.8%) $10,143

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monarch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 644 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monarch Elementary)81.979.4
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)60.262
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monarch Elementary)8778.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)68.564.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Monarch Elementary)82.978.9
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)63.960.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monarch Elementary)86.182
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)62.666.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monarch Elementary)87.873.7
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)63.557.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monarch Elementary)7584.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)52.764.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monarch Elementary)75.671.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)57.257.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students960873
 9.1%
African American7274
 2.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian8146
 43.2%
Hispanic7488
 18.9%
Pacific Islander03
White684608
 11.1%
Two or More Races4852
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%26.5%
 12.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monarch Elementary

Students at Monarch Elementary are 70% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Yes! Monarch Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 873 students attended Monarch Elementary.

Students who attend Monarch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mauldin Middle
High : Mauldin High


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