Enrollment
349
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyandotte, MI
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263654007251
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654007251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wyandotte, Michigan, enrolling 349 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 629 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #486, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wyandotte School District of the City of spends $19,096 per pupil, 41% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students) and Woodrow Wilson School (869 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$19,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Monroe Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyandotte School District of the City of, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$19,096
Per student
+41%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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?
62.1% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Woodrow Wilson School (869 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (473 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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