Enrollment
243
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, OH
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390482603179
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in London, OH.
School address
District: Jonathan Alder Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482603179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+45% 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 London, Ohio, enrolling 243 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jonathan Alder Local spends $11,521 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among London's public schools, it stands alongside Madison-Plains Elementary School (311 students): Monroe Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Jonathan Alder Local also operates Jonathan Alder High School (729 students) and Plain City Elementary School (704 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,521
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, 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 Jonathan Alder Local, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$11,521
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 33.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Alder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plain City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonathan Alder Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canaan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in London
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in London, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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?
45.9% 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 56.0% of enrollment, in London, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in London, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in London on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 Jonathan Alder Local?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Jonathan Alder Local also operates Jonathan Alder High School (729 students), Plain City Elementary School (704 students), and Jonathan Alder Junior High (382 students). See the Jonathan Alder Local district page for the complete list.
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