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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Greenville 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,143
Students who attend Monarch Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2
Number of students: 873
Racial breakdown:
White:
69.6%
Hispanic:
10.1%
African American:
8.5%
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Two or more races:
6.0%
Asian:
5.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%
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