- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Monroe Elem School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 171929002217 · Hinsdale, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinsdale Middle School (755 students)
Monroe Elem School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinsdale Middl
Hinsdale Middle School
755 students
- Clarendon Hill
Clarendon Hills Middle School
448 students
- Oak Elem Schoo
Oak Elem School
446 students
- Madison Elem S
Madison Elem School
367 students
- The Lane Elem
The Lane Elem School
345 students
- This school
Monroe Elem School
325 students
What this shows Monroe Elem School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elem School compares
Monroe Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Hinsdale Ccsd 181 reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.