Enrollment
553
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270318000116
Monroe Elementary School - Mse — Brooklyn Park, MN
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School - Mse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary School - Mse compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monroe Elementary School - Mse reports 553 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% above the Minnesota average and 17% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anoka-Hennepin School District spends $16,817 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.0% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monroe Elementary School - Mse compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 41% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$16,817
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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.
Overview
Enrollment 553 Top 78% in Minnesota — larger than 22% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.9% +0% vs state
NCES ID 270318000116
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Monroe Elementary School - Mse.
$16,817
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School - Mse is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.