Monroe Central School Corp

Parker City, Indiana — 2 schools

1,083
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,655
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Monroe Central School Corp operates 2 public schools serving 1,083 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,150 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Randolph County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,655 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.4% local, 66.4% state, and 11.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $58,100 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #182 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 575:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.4% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Monroe Central Elementary School accounts for 59.1% of all Monroe Central School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Monroe Central School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Monroe Central School Corp student-counselor ratio is 575:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Monroe Central School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Monroe Central School Corp is typically wider than the Monroe Central School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.2%
Federal
66.4%
State
22.4%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
182 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Randolph County county, where this district is located.

$675
Studio/mo
$841
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,261
3 BR/mo
$1,266
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,100
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Monroe Central School Corp.

White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
575:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Monroe Central School Corp

School Enrollment
Monroe Central Elementary School
680
Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School
470

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Monroe Central School Corp?

Monroe Central School Corp has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,083 students.

How much does Monroe Central School Corp spend per student?

Monroe Central School Corp spends $12,655 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #182 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Monroe Central School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Monroe Central School Corp is $58,100 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Monroe Central School Corp?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Randolph County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Monroe Central School Corp?

Monroe Central School Corp students are 92.4% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Monroe Central School Corp?

Monroe Central School Corp has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #182 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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