Monroe Elementary School (Closed 2013)

3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Monroe Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
22%
7%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
278 students attend Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Monroe Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Community School District.

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