Monroe Elementary School in Fresno, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Monroe Elementary School is a rural public school in Fresno, California that is part of Caruthers Unified School District. It serves 152 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

152 Students

10 Teachers

11842 S Chestnut Ave

Fresno, CA 93725 View local requests

http://www.monroe.k12.ca.us

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Monroe Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Monroe Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Monroe Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 27, 2026

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