- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerstown, MD
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Ann Monroe Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001707
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary ranks #13 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240066001707 · Hagerstown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 13.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 579
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
579 students
What this shows Ruth Ann Monroe Primary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Ann Monroe Primary compares
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 51% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maryland - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 24.0%
Two or More 16.1%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Ann Monroe Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Ann Monroe Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hagerstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pangborn Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15:1 students per teacher
Salem Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Rockland Woods Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lincolnshire Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jonathan Hager Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Bester Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
How many students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is 13.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% 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 Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
74.1% of students at Ruth Ann Monroe Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is African American at 29.0% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ruth Ann Monroe Primary rank among schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary ranks #13 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Ruth Ann Monroe Primary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.