Enrollment
605
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, GA
Monroe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130539003569
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Monroe, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary
Monroe Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Georgia, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 605 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (33%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Atha Road Elementary School (771 students): Monroe Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students) alongside Monroe Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Monroe Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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
African American 40.7%
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Monroe Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton County, which includes Monroe Elementary.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary
How many students attend Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary?
67.0% of students at Monroe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Monroe, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Monroe, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary a good school?
Monroe Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia 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 Walton County?
Besides Monroe Elementary, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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