Enrollment
257
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, IA
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 199901702063
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 257
- students enrolled
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pcm Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 199901702063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Iowa, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 257 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #129.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pcm Comm School District also operates Pcm High School (348 students) and Prairie City Elementary School (240 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Monroe Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pcm Comm School District, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$11,882
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 49.7%
Federal 9.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pcm High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pcm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa 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 92.6% of enrollment, in Monroe, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa 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 Pcm Comm School District?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Pcm Comm School District also operates Pcm High School (348 students), Prairie City Elementary School (240 students), and Pcm Middle School (232 students). See the Pcm Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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