Monarch Community Elementary School

Monarch Community Elementary School is very welcoming to students of all kinds.

Monarch Community Elementary School offers a great place for students to learn.

Monarch Community Elementary School has a tremendous amount, a school pride.

Monarch Community Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz City Elementary School District

121 Students

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lysa Tabachnick

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
49%

Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

63%

Math Proficiency

49%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 24:1 Teachers 5	Full Time Teachers 5
Teachers in First or Second Year 16.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

288:1

Student Diversity

Male 50%	Female 50%
White 55.3%	Hispanic 22.8%
Two or more races 13.2%	Asian 2.6%
Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/25/2023

What a sweet, small school with a great big heart. This school focuses on the social and emotional development of all students. Its unique thematic curriculum and students' bill of rights sets it apart, allowing all students to reach their own personal best potential. The school focuses on growth an...

5.0 parent

4/28/2023

What a fantastic school, my only problem with Monarch is that it ends. I wish it was a middle school as well and at that point I'd be hoping they extended it through High School. The kids are LOVED there, no bullying is allowed, the special ed team is amazing, teachers were all very caring special p...

5.0 parent

4/13/2023

This truly is a school with a big heart. The staff know each and every kid and see them holistically for who they are and encourage deep growth. Both my kids love this school and have acquired confidence, solid social skills, a good foundation of academic skills, and a true curiosity and desire to l...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Costanoa Continuation High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Ark Independent Studies

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Alternative Family Education

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California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062

Monarch Community Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Santa Cruz, CA and is served by the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 121 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Monarch Community Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Costanoa Continuation High School, Ark Independent Studies, Alternative Family Education, and more. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monarch Community Elementary School.

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