Enrollment
296
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Green River, WY
Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560576200582
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Green River · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Green River, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560576200582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Elementary School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Green River, Wyoming, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Green River's elementary schools, it stands alongside Truman Elementary (263 students): Monroe Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 10.5:1).
Sweetwater County School District #2 also operates Green River High School (757 students) and Lincoln Middle School (504 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 Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 44% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$18,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 24.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Monroe Elementary School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #2, which includes Monroe Elementary School.
$18,578
Per student
-17%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 11.5%
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.
How Monroe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Green River
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Green River, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
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 Green River, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Green River?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Green River, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Green River on the city page.
Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming 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 Sweetwater County School District #2?
Besides Monroe Elementary School, Sweetwater County School District #2 also operates Green River High School (757 students), Lincoln Middle School (504 students), and Truman Elementary (263 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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