- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Bend, IN
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181029001659
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Monroe Elementary School grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 181029001659 · South Bend, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 17.3:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Monroe Elementary School grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 519
Monroe Elementary School
519 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elementary School compares
Monroe Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
White 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 14.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Monroe Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in South Bend
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Success Academy Primary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Academy
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Madison S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
431 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Darden Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
86.1% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary School is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.