Enrollment
554
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Richmond, OH
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390455502273
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Richmond · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Richmond, OH.
School address
District: New Richmond Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455502273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+2% 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 mid-sized combined-grade school in New Richmond, Ohio, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 730 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #629, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Richmond Exempted Village also operates New Richmond High School (569 students) and New Richmond Middle School (441 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 91.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Monroe Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Richmond Exempted Village, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$14,689
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Corner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Richmond, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
32.3% 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 91.2% of enrollment, in New Richmond, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 New Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Richmond, 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 New Richmond on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. 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 New Richmond Exempted Village?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, New Richmond Exempted Village also operates New Richmond High School (569 students), New Richmond Middle School (441 students), and Locust Corner Elementary School (314 students). See the New Richmond Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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