- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroeville, AL
Monroeville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monroeville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010240001562
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroeville Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroeville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroeville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroeville, AL.
School address
District: Monroe County · Alabama
NCES ID 010240001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Monroeville Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010240001562 · Monroeville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14.5:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Excel High School (1,010 students)
Monroeville Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Monroeville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excel High Sch
Excel High School
1,010 students
- J U Blacksher
J U Blacksher School
747 students
- This school
Monroeville Elementary School
406 students
- Monroe County 302
Monroe County High School
302 students
- Monroeville Mi 264
Monroeville Middle School
264 students
- J F Shields Hi 179
J F Shields High School
179 students
What this shows Monroeville Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroeville Elementary School compares
Monroeville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.9%
White 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Monroeville Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroeville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J U Blacksher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroeville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J F Shields High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroeville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroeville Elementary School
How many students attend Monroeville Elementary School?
Monroeville Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroeville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroeville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroeville Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Monroeville Elementary School?
72.6% of students at Monroeville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroeville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monroeville Elementary School is African American at 87.9% of enrollment, in Monroeville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroeville Elementary School?
Monroeville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Monroeville Elementary School rank among public schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroeville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroeville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Monroeville Elementary School, Monroe County also operates Excel High School (1,010 students), J U Blacksher School (747 students), and Monroe County High School (302 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.