- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Monroe Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090255000490 · Monroe, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.8:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Masuk High School (1,044 students)
Monroe Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Masuk High Sch
Masuk High School
1,044 students
- Jockey Hollow
Jockey Hollow School
765 students
- Fawn Hollow El
Fawn Hollow Elementary School
682 students
- Stepney Elemen
Stepney Elementary School
512 students
- This school 414
Monroe Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elementary School compares
Monroe Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Monroe School District reports $22,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.