Enrollment
595
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lambertville, MI
Monroe Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260447001388
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Road Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lambertville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, MI.
School address
District: Bedford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260447001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Road Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Road Elementary School
Monroe Road Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lambertville, Michigan, enrolling 595 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 595 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Senior High School (1,260 students) and Bedford Junior High School (923 students) alongside Monroe Road 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 Road Elementary School compares
Monroe Road Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Monroe Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford Public Schools, which includes Monroe Road Elementary School.
$11,508
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 71.1%
Federal 6.9%
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 Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackman Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Road Elementary School
How many students attend Monroe Road Elementary School?
Monroe Road Elementary School has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lambertville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Road Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Road Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Monroe Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Road Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Lambertville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Road Elementary School?
Monroe Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Lambertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lambertville on the city page.
Is Monroe Road Elementary School a good school?
Monroe Road Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 Bedford Public Schools?
Besides Monroe Road Elementary School, Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Senior High School (1,260 students), Bedford Junior High School (923 students), and Jackman Road Elementary School (580 students). See the Bedford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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