- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
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 160036000067
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
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 smaller than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #6 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Monroe Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 160036000067 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 13.7:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Monroe Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- Borah Senior H
Borah Senior High School
1,308 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,307 students
- Capital Senior
Capital Senior High School
1,170 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- This school 206
Monroe Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary School reports 206 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 12% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Idaho - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Monroe Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
25.7% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #6 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.