Monroe School District

Monroe, Connecticut — 5 schools

3,398
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$22,521
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Monroe School District operates 5 public schools serving 3,398 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,417 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,521 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 75.2% local, 20.9% state, and 3.8% 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 $126,507 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 16/100, ranked #177 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 525.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.7% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Masuk High School accounts for 30.6% of all Monroe School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Monroe School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 School District school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Monroe School District school enrollment ranges from 414 students (lowest) to 1,044 students (highest), a spread of 630 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Monroe School District student-counselor ratio is 525:1 — 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 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.8%
Federal
20.9%
State
75.2%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
177 / 179
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,731
Studio/mo
$2,100
1 BR/mo
$2,511
2 BR/mo
$3,036
3 BR/mo
$3,598
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$126,507
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 5 schools in Monroe School District.

White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 5.6%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
525.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Monroe School District

School Enrollment
Masuk High School
1,044
Jockey Hollow School
765
Fawn Hollow Elementary School
682
Stepney Elementary School
512
Monroe Elementary School
414

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Monroe School District?

Monroe School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,398 students.

How much does Monroe School District spend per student?

Monroe School District spends $22,521 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #177 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Monroe School District?

The average teacher salary in Monroe School District is $126,507 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Monroe School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Monroe School District?

Monroe School District students are 68.7% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Asian, 3.7% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Monroe School District?

Monroe School District has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #177 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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