Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe Elementary School serves the northwest part of Des Moines, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
Monroe Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Monroe Elementary School often compared to?
Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmeadows Elementary School, Cowles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
341 students attend Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Monroe Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Monroe Elementary School located?
Monroe Elementary School is located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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