Enrollment
414
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, CT
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090255000490
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Monroe, CT.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090255000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Connecticut, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Connecticut schools and 22% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Connecticut average.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Monroe School District also operates Masuk High School (1,044 students) and Jockey Hollow School (765 students) alongside Monroe Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Monroe Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Asian 5.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Monroe Elementary School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$21,567
Per student
-10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 20.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jockey Hollow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fawn Hollow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stepney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Monroe, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Monroe, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut 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 Monroe School District?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Monroe School District also operates Masuk High School (1,044 students), Jockey Hollow School (765 students), and Fawn Hollow Elementary School (682 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.
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