- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Sherrouse School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrouse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108002019
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrouse School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #13 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherrouse School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrouse School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108002019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Sherrouse School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-24.9%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 220108002019 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 17.7:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Sherrouse School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-24.9%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sherrouse School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 106
Sherrouse School
106 students
What this shows Sherrouse School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherrouse School compares
Sherrouse 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.8%
White 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Sherrouse School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherrouse School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrouse School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherrouse School
How many students attend Sherrouse School?
Sherrouse School has 106 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrouse School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherrouse School?
78.3% of students at Sherrouse School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrouse School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrouse School is African American at 86.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrouse School?
Sherrouse School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Sherrouse School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrouse School ranks #13 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 City of Monroe School District?
Besides Sherrouse School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.