Enrollment
741
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monrovia, IN
Monrovia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monrovia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180414000715
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monrovia Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monrovia Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monrovia, IN.
School address
District: Monroe-Gregg School District · Indiana
NCES ID 180414000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monrovia Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monrovia Elementary School
Monrovia Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monrovia, Indiana, enrolling 741 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 741 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 741 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Monroe-Gregg School District also operates Monrovia High School (489 students) and Monrovia Middle School (337 students) alongside Monrovia 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 Monrovia Elementary School compares
Monrovia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$10,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 84.2%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Monrovia Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe-Gregg School District, which includes Monrovia Elementary School.
$10,504
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.1%
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 Monrovia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monrovia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~741 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monrovia Elementary School
How many students attend Monrovia Elementary School?
Monrovia Elementary School has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monrovia, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monrovia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monrovia Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monrovia Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Monrovia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monrovia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monrovia Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Monrovia, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monrovia Elementary School?
Monrovia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Monrovia Elementary School rank among public schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monrovia, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monrovia on the city page.
Is Monrovia Elementary School a good school?
Monrovia Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Monroe-Gregg School District?
Besides Monrovia Elementary School, Monroe-Gregg School District also operates Monrovia High School (489 students) and Monrovia Middle School (337 students). See the Monroe-Gregg School District district page for the complete list.
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