Enrollment
537
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe, UT
Monroe School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490093000541
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroe, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe School
Monroe School is a mid-sized elementary school in Monroe, Utah, enrolling 537 students.
At 21.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 46.8% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 895 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students) and Pahvant School (520 students) alongside Monroe 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 School compares
Monroe School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 67% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$10,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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: 0.6 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 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Monroe School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier District, which includes Monroe School.
$10,108
Per student
+3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 17.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pahvant School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe School
How many students attend Monroe School?
Monroe School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe School is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe School?
46.8% of students at Monroe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe School?
Monroe School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroe, UT. 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 School a good school?
Monroe School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah 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 Sevier District?
Besides Monroe School, Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students), Pahvant School (520 students), and Red Hills Middle (503 students). See the Sevier District district page for the complete list.
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