Is Monarch Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Monarch Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Monarch Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Monarch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Monarch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Mauldin Middle High : Mauldin High

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:
29^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,143

Students who attend Monarch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mauldin Middle
High:	Mauldin High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 873

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

10.1%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monarch Elementary ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8^th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

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 29^th 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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Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Greenville 01:

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

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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
2014	92.03	7^th	630	98.9%
2015	96.17	8^th	638	98.7%
2016	94.91	13^th	619	97.9%
2017	95.44	12^th	639	98.1%
2018	95.05	26^th	624	95.8%
2019	96.47	7^th	643	98.9%
2021	97.14	11^th	622	98.2%
2022	96.47	13^th	625	97.9%
2023	94.62	25^th	644	96.1%
2024	93.36	29^th	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
2018	93.63	12^th	588	98.0%
2019	89.41	31^st	600	94.8%
2021	90.33	35^th	580	94.0%
2022	94.44	14^th	600	97.7%
2023	87.70	42^nd	608	93.1%
2024	88.60	36^th	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
2018	93.24	27^th	570	95.3%
2019	95.81	6^th	588	99.0%
2021	97.47	7^th	554	98.7%
2022	95.62	15^th	573	97.4%
2023	88.97	56^th	580	90.3%
2024	90.77	36^th	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	7^th	189	96.3%
2022	76.45	29^th	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
2021	66.34	58^th	147	60.5%
2022	70.92	26^th	109	76.1%
2024	71.12	15^th	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
2018	95.15	19^th	571	96.7%
2019	95.72	9^th	590	98.5%
2021	94.48	23^rd	561	95.9%
2022	95.14	18^th	579	96.9%
2023	96.10	7^th	582	98.8%
2024	93.26	31^st	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	17^th	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
2018	87.94	40^th	457	91.2%
2019	90.31	24^th	472	94.9%
2021	94.62	9^th	439	97.9%
2022	91.20	26^th	455	94.3%
2023	90.00	22^nd	463	95.2%
2024	87.18	35^th	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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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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	Total
2013	545	49	26	39	1	0	27	687
2014	619	49	42	38	2	1	24	775
2015	656	66	45	44	2	2	32	847
2016	692	65	45	55	2	1	34	894
2017	661	61	50	60	1	0	38	871
2018	713	51	68	73	1	1	48	955
2019	684	72	81	74	1	0	48	960
2020	654	78	69	87	2	3	49	942
2021	547	69	61	83	2	2	50	814
2022	605	73	57	88	2	4	50	879
2023	608	74	46	88	2	3	52	873

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

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monarch Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 7^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 25^th 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)	81.9	79.4	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)	60.2	62	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monarch Elementary)	87	78.6	8.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)	68.5	64.1	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Monarch Elementary)	82.9	78.9	4%
4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)	63.9	60.2	3.7%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monarch Elementary)	86.1	82	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)	62.6	66.2	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monarch Elementary)	87.8	73.7	14.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)	63.5	57.9	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monarch Elementary)	75	84.5	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)	52.7	64.4	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monarch Elementary)	75.6	71.9	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)	57.2	57.6	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	960	873	9.1%
African American	72	74	2.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	81	46	43.2%
Hispanic	74	88	18.9%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	684	608	11.1%
Two or More Races	48	52	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.1%	26.5%	12.4%

Schools Near Monarch Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Monarch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	224 Five Forks Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-0600	873	54	16.2	26.5%	608 (69.6%)	74 (8.5%)	88 (10.1%)	46 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (6.0%)	93.4	29^th of 638 public elementary schools	95.5%		94.6	25^th of 644 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	80.5	72.7	82.3				86.2	75.7	74.6					$10,143	$961	$890	$1,851	$7,701	$591	$8,292
Libertas Academy-Boiling Springs	Public, Charter	K-6	130 Fudora Circle (Temporary)	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(803) 849-2464																			(n/a)	57.1	47.4	56.7	72.7			46.9	25.4	40.5	50.0
Oakview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Godfrey Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-7100	890	54	16.3	28.4%	648 (72.8%)	103 (11.6%)	52 (5.8%)	48 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.9%)	96.7	11^th of 638 public elementary schools	98.3%		96.4	11^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.3%		82.3	89.3	81.0				86.7	88.0	75.9					$10,534	$944	$823	$1,767	$8,207	$560	$8,767
Mauldin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1194 Holland Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-3700	990	57	17.3	77.9%	356 (36.0%)	398 (40.2%)	146 (14.7%)	22 (2.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.2%)	55.5	281^st of 638 public elementary schools	56.0%		68.7	196^th of 644 public elementary schools	69.6%	85	52.6	53.6	59.8				49.1	44.9	55.9					$10,269	$898	$828	$1,726	$7,940	$604	$8,543
Bell's Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	804 Scuffletown Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-3800	918	55	16.7	33.7%	666 (72.5%)	76 (8.3%)	102 (11.1%)	27 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	90.9	44^th of 638 public elementary schools	93.1%		91.9	40^th of 644 public elementary schools	93.8%	4	75.8	82.8	74.3				79.0	77.2	61.2					$11,024	$919	$749	$1,669	$8,749	$606	$9,355
Bethel Elementary	Public	K-5	111 Bethel School Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-4100	897	55	16.2	51.5%	549 (61.2%)	184 (20.5%)	101 (11.3%)	20 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.3%)	80.9	114^th of 638 public elementary schools	82.1%		81.3	107^th of 644 public elementary schools	83.4%	7	59.1	70.9	70.3				65.8	69.6	64.2					$10,822	$977	$936	$1,914	$8,342	$566	$8,908
Simpsonville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Morton Avenue	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-8300	744	50	14.8	71.0%	381 (51.2%)	188 (25.3%)	110 (14.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.4%)	85.4	82^nd of 638 public elementary schools	87.1%		81.3	106^th of 644 public elementary schools	83.5%	24	71.3	64.3	73.2				73.1	67.9	70.1					$10,525	$902	$758	$1,661	$8,312	$552	$8,864
Greenbrier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	853 Log Shoals Road	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-5300	892	55	16.1	72.1%	375 (42.0%)	287 (32.2%)	133 (14.9%)	20 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	74 (8.3%)	81.7	104^th of 638 public elementary schools	83.7%		77.8	131^st of 644 public elementary schools	79.7%	27	71.1	74.2	67.8				67.6	64.2	55.6					$10,298	$1,275	$805	$2,080	$7,652	$566	$8,218
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill	Public	K-8	1507 Scuffletown Road	Simpsonville	29681	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-0200	1,698	104	16.4	35.0%	1,254 (73.9%)	195 (11.5%)	136 (8.0%)	43 (2.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (3.8%)	87.9	69^th of 638 public elementary schools	89.2%		89.9	61^st of 644 public elementary schools	90.5%	8	71.6	74.3	71.5	67.1	65.9	69.8	73.9	69.4	67.7	65.2	52.2	55.1	98.7	$9,743	$918	$553	$1,470	$7,613	$659	$8,272
GREEN Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1440 Pelham Street	Greenville	29615	Greenville County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 288-4134	979	67	14.5	14.0%	461 (47.1%)	125 (12.8%)	204 (20.8%)	127 (13.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (6.0%)	93	31^st of 638 public elementary schools	95.1%		90.4	55^th of 644 public elementary schools	91.5%	24	75.0	68.9	86.6	83.1	62.7	76.4	82.6	80.2	75.9	61.5	38.9	43.7	94.8

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