- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamlet, NC
Monroe Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370387001556
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Avenue Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hamlet · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Monroe Avenue Elementary shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 370387001556 · Hamlet, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 15.2:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Monroe Avenue Elementary shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Monroe Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 411
Monroe Avenue Elementary
411 students
What this shows Monroe Avenue Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Avenue Elementary compares
Monroe Avenue Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.7%
White 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Monroe Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Hamlet
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Monroe Avenue Elementary?
Monroe Avenue Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamlet, NC. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Avenue Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Monroe Avenue Elementary?
99.3% of students at Monroe Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Avenue Elementary is African American at 54.7% of enrollment, in Hamlet, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Avenue Elementary?
Monroe Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Avenue Elementary rank among public schools in Hamlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamlet on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Monroe Avenue Elementary, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.