- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe, CT
Stepney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stepney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090255000491
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stepney Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stepney Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stepney Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Monroe, CT.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090255000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Stepney Elementary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 090255000491 · Monroe, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 13.5:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Masuk High School (1,044 students)
Stepney Elementary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stepney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Masuk High Sch
Masuk High School
1,044 students
- Jockey Hollow
Jockey Hollow School
765 students
- Fawn Hollow El
Fawn Hollow Elementary School
682 students
- This school
Stepney Elementary School
512 students
- Monroe Element 414
Monroe Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Stepney Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stepney Elementary School compares
Stepney Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Stepney Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Monroe School District reports $22,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stepney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jockey Hollow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fawn Hollow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stepney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Monroe
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stepney Elementary School
How many students attend Stepney Elementary School?
Stepney Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe, CT. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stepney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stepney Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stepney Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Stepney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stepney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stepney Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stepney Elementary School?
Stepney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Stepney Elementary School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Stepney Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Monroe, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Stepney Elementary School, Monroe School District also operates Masuk High School (1,044 students), Jockey Hollow School (765 students), and Fawn Hollow Elementary School (682 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.