Enrollment
512
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stepney Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stepney Elementary School
Stepney Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Monroe, Connecticut, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 512 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 853 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Monroe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fawn Hollow Elementary School (682 students): Stepney Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Monroe School District also operates Masuk High School (1,044 students) and Jockey Hollow School (765 students) alongside Stepney 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 Stepney Elementary School compares
Stepney Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Stepney Elementary School.
$21,567
Per student
-10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 20.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stepney Elementary School a good school?
Stepney Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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