Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minnie Ruffin Elementary School serves the southern part of Monroe, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
41%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnie Ruffin Elementary School's ranking?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is ranked #1198 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
354 students attend Minnie Ruffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnie Ruffin Elementary School offer ?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnie Ruffin Elementary School part of?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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