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).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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