Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe Elementary serves the southern part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Monroe Elementary School - Mse's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School - Mse is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
30%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
23%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Elementary School - Mse's ranking?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse is ranked #811 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Monroe Elementary School - Mse often compared to?
Monroe Elementary School - Mseis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Park Elementary-stem, Birch Grove School For The Arts, Fernbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
553 students attend Monroe Elementary School - Mse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Monroe Elementary School - Mse students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School - Mse offer ?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School - Mse part of?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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