Enrollment
325
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hinsdale, IL
Monroe Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171929002217
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hinsdale · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
Monroe Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hinsdale, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Illinois
NCES ID 171929002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elem School
Monroe Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hinsdale, Illinois, enrolling 325 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hinsdale Ccsd 181 spends $22,486 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hinsdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elem School (367 students): Monroe Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.8:1).
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Hinsdale Middle School (755 students) and Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students) alongside Monroe Elem 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 Monroe Elem School compares
Monroe Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.4%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Monroe Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinsdale Ccsd 181, which includes Monroe Elem School.
$22,486
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 22.6%
Federal 2.8%
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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Hills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Lane Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Hinsdale
2 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 Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elem School
How many students attend Monroe Elem School?
Monroe Elem School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hinsdale, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elem School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Hinsdale, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elem School?
Monroe Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elem School rank among elementary schools in Hinsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hinsdale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hinsdale on the city page.
Is Monroe Elem School a good school?
Monroe Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Besides Monroe Elem School, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Hinsdale Middle School (755 students), Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students), and Oak Elem School (446 students). See the Hinsdale Ccsd 181 district page for the complete list.
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