Enrollment
575
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, FL
George W. Munroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George W. Munroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120060000848
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W. Munroe Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George W. Munroe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Munroe Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W. Munroe Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W. Munroe Elementary School
George W. Munroe Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Quincy, Florida, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.7% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 575 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 643 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #611, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gadsden spends $13,468 per pupil, 21% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students) and Havana Magnet School (558 students) alongside George W. Munroe Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George W. Munroe Elementary School compares
George W. Munroe Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, George W. Munroe Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes George W. Munroe Elementary School.
$13,468
Per student
+21%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 34.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George W. Munroe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Shanks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W. Munroe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George W. Munroe Elementary School
How many students attend George W. Munroe Elementary School?
George W. Munroe Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quincy, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Munroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Munroe Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W. Munroe Elementary School?
80.7% of students at George W. Munroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W. Munroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George W. Munroe Elementary School is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W. Munroe Elementary School?
George W. Munroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George W. Munroe Elementary School rank among schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Munroe Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Quincy on the city page.
Is George W. Munroe Elementary School a good school?
George W. Munroe Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gadsden?
Besides George W. Munroe Elementary School, Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students), Havana Magnet School (558 students), and Crossroad Academy (555 students). See the Gadsden district page for the complete list.
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