Enrollment
1,166
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe, OH
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390009403635
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Monroe, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School is a large elementary school in Monroe, Ohio, enrolling 1,166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 28% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,166 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1166 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Monroe Local spends $10,154 per pupil, 31% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Monroe Local also operates Monroe High School (871 students) and Monroe Primary School (448 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 8.1%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Monroe Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Local, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$10,154
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 30.4%
Federal 9.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,166 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 1,166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 23.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Monroe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elementary School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Monroe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Monroe Local?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Monroe Local also operates Monroe High School (871 students), Monroe Primary School (448 students), and Monroe Junior High School (440 students). See the Monroe Local district page for the complete list.
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