- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Minnie Ruffin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000800
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 220108000800 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.6:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 354
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Minnie Ruffin Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnie Ruffin Elementary School compares
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 97.5%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnie Ruffin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
How many students attend Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
89.8% of students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is African American at 97.5% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minnie Ruffin Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Minnie Ruffin Elementary School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.