- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Charles, MO
Monroe Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292892001846
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elem. has class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elem. ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Monroe Elem. shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 292892001846 · St Charles, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 9.2:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Monroe Elem. shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle
676 students
- St. Charles We
St. Charles West High
645 students
- Harris Elem.
Harris Elem.
408 students
- This school
Monroe Elem.
366 students
What this shows Monroe Elem. reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elem. compares
Monroe Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Missouri - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Monroe Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elem.
How many students attend Monroe Elem.?
Monroe Elem. has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem. is 9.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 Elem.?
45.4% of students at Monroe Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elem. is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elem.?
Monroe Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elem. ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Monroe Elem., St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Jefferson Intermediate School (706 students), and Hardin Middle (676 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.