- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, MI
Waterloo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262415006098
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterloo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Monroe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262415006098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Waterloo Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 262415006098 · Monroe, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.8:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High School (1,332 students)
Waterloo Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waterloo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,332 students
- Custer Element
Custer Elementary School
769 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle School
674 students
- Arborwood Elem 462
Arborwood Elementary School
462 students
- Manor Elementa 444
Manor Elementary School
444 students
- This school 281
Waterloo Elementary School
281 students
What this shows Waterloo Elementary School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo Elementary School compares
Waterloo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$15,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Monroe Public Schools reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterloo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arborwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Elementary School
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Waterloo Elementary School?
76.9% of students at Waterloo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Waterloo Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI. 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 Monroe Public Schools?
Besides Waterloo Elementary School, Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students), Custer Elementary School (769 students), and Monroe Middle School (674 students). See the Monroe Public Schools district page for the complete list.