Enrollment
512
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boiling Springs, PA
Monroe El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Monroe El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420711001698
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Boiling Springs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe El Sch has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boiling Springs, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe El Sch
Monroe El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #502, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cumberland Valley Sd spends $13,743 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Boiling Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Iron Forge El Sch (468 students): Monroe El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 13:1).
Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students) and Mountain View Ms (1,403 students) alongside Monroe El Sch.
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 Monroe El Sch compares
Monroe El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 57% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 78.5%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Monroe El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Valley Sd, which includes Monroe El Sch.
$13,743
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 Monroe El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Boiling Springs
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe El Sch
How many students attend Monroe El Sch?
Monroe El Sch has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boiling Springs, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe El Sch is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe El Sch?
24.7% of students at Monroe El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Monroe El Sch is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Boiling Springs, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe El Sch?
Monroe El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Monroe El Sch rank among public schools in Boiling Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boiling Springs, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boiling Springs on the city page.
Is Monroe El Sch a good school?
Monroe El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania 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 Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Monroe El Sch, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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