Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary serves 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary's student population of 600 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
21%
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Black
30%
33%
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White
32%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ruth Ann Monroe Primary often compared to?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
600 students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offer ?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Ann Monroe Primary part of?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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