Gerald R. Ford Elementary School vs. James Monroe Elementary School
Should you attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School or James Monroe Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
James Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
598 students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2035 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1561 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
122
113
Grade 1 Students
87
62
Grade 2 Students
92
90
Grade 3 Students
97
92
Grade 4 Students
88
107
Grade 5 Students
112
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
56%
69%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
30%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%