- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Monroe Elementary School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 560576200582 · Green River, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.3:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Green River High School (757 students)
Monroe Elementary School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Green River Hi
Green River High School
757 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
504 students
- This school 296
Monroe Elementary School
296 students
- Truman Element 263
Truman Elementary
263 students
- Washington Ele 208
Washington Elementary
208 students
- Harrison Eleme 208
Harrison Elementary
208 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elementary School compares
Monroe Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Sweetwater County School District #2 reports $18,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.