Enrollment
448
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, OH
Monroe Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390009405409
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Monroe, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Primary School
Monroe Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Ohio, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 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.
Among 764 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #739, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% 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 Primary 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 Primary School compares
Monroe Primary 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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 448 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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Monroe Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Local, which includes Monroe Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Primary 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Primary School
How many students attend Monroe Primary School?
Monroe Primary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Primary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Primary School?
25.2% of students at Monroe Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Primary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Primary School?
Monroe Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Primary School ranks #5 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 Primary School a good school?
Monroe Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Primary School, Monroe Local also operates Monroe Elementary School (1,166 students), Monroe High School (871 students), and Monroe Junior High School (440 students). See the Monroe Local district page for the complete list.
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