Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Monroe Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe Central Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Parker City, IN, covering approximately 85.5 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.8 miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge being 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Monroe Central Elementary School's student population of 680 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Central Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Central Elementary School's ranking?
Monroe Central Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Monroe Central Elementary School often compared to?
Monroe Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willard Elementary School, Selma Elementary School, Grissom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Monroe Central Elementary School?
680 students attend Monroe Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Monroe Central Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Central Elementary School?
Monroe Central Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroe Central Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Central Elementary School part of?
Monroe Central Elementary School is part of Monroe Central School Corp School District.
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