Enrollment
440
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, OH
Monroe Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390009405926
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 440
- students enrolled
Monroe Junior High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Monroe, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Junior High School
Monroe Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Monroe, Ohio, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe Local spends $10,154 per pupil, 31% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Monroe Local also operates Monroe Elementary School (1,166 students) and Monroe High School (871 students) alongside Monroe Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Monroe Junior High 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$10,154
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 7.3%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Monroe Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Local, which includes Monroe Junior High School.
$10,154
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 30.4%
Federal 9.3%
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle 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 (~440 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Junior High School
How many students attend Monroe Junior High School?
Monroe Junior High School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Junior High School is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Junior High School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Junior High School?
Monroe Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe Junior High School a good school?
Monroe Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Monroe Local?
Besides Monroe Junior High School, Monroe Local also operates Monroe Elementary School (1,166 students), Monroe High School (871 students), and Monroe Primary School (448 students). See the Monroe Local district page for the complete list.
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