- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manitowoc, WI
Monroe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550861000978
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Monroe Elementary shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550861000978 · Manitowoc, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 11:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,385 students)
Monroe Elementary shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Monroe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
566 students
- Wilson Middle 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- This school 232
Monroe Elementary
232 students
What this shows Monroe Elementary reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Elementary compares
Monroe Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 9.1%
African American 8.6%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Monroe Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Manitowoc
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
202 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Elementary
How many students attend Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manitowoc, WI. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% lower 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?
51.2% of students at Monroe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Elementary is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manitowoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Manitowoc School District?
Besides Monroe Elementary, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Wilson Middle (478 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.