Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe Elementary School serves the west part of Oklahoma City, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Monroe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
40%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
10%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
Monroe Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Monroe Elementary School often compared to?
Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
357 students attend Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Monroe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Monroe Elementary School located?
Monroe Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I go to this school I recommend it they have nice teachers , principal etc. Not good lunches though . I can't wait until summer is over to go back to this school!
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