- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Shady Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shady Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120001011
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Grove Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #21 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove Elementary School ranks #21 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Shady Grove Elementary School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220120001011 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 15:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Shady Grove Elementary School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Shady Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 195
Shady Grove Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Shady Grove Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Grove Elementary School compares
Shady Grove Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 38% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Shady Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shady Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Shady Grove Elementary School?
86.1% of students at Shady Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shady Grove Elementary School is African American at 96.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shady Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove Elementary School ranks #21 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Shady Grove Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.