Monroe Elementary
Santa Barbara, CA · Santa Barbara Unified · Grades K-6
2,893rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
Monroe Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Monroe Elementary 2,893rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Monroe Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 167 students tested
Monroe Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 321 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.4% | 70.1% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 20.8% | 20.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 6.9% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Monroe Elementary
Typical home value $2.45M in zip 93109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Monroe Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Washington ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 0.6 mi away1,283rd of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 56% - 7Harding University PartnershipSanta Barbara Unified · 1 mi away2,194th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 3Santa Barbara Community AcademySanta Barbara Unified · 1.4 mi away4,111th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 2McKinley ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 1.6 mi away5,000th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 21% - 7Adams ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 2 mi away2,190th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 42% - 7Roosevelt ElementarySanta Barbara Unified · 2.4 mi away1,950th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 9Peabody CharterSanta Barbara Unified · 2.6 mi away · charter829th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 9Hope ElementaryHope Elementary · 3.1 mi away1,033rd of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Monroe Elementary in?
Monroe Elementary is part of the Santa Barbara Unified district in Santa Barbara, California.
Is Monroe Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monroe Elementary 2,893rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Monroe Elementary?
Hispanic 70%, White 21%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 1% (321 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monroe Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93109 is $2.45M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.