- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Monroe Elementary School - Mse
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School - Mse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318000116
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School - Mse earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School - Mse has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Monroe Elementary School - Mse held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 270318000116 · Brooklyn Park, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 14.6:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Monroe Elementary School - Mse held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary School - Mse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 553
Monroe Elementary School - Mse
553 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary School - Mse reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elementary School - Mse compares
Monroe Elementary School - Mse held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.2%
African American 23.7%
White 23.1%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Monroe Elementary School - Mse is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Elementary School - Mse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elementary School - Mse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School - Mse
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School - Mse is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 - Mse?
42.9% of students at Monroe Elementary School - Mse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary School - Mse is Asian at 30.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 - Mse rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Monroe Elementary School - Mse, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.