Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monroeton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroeton Elementary serves the southeast portion of Reidsville, NC, covering an area of approximately 45.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroeton Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 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 Rankings
Monroeton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroeton Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1327 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroeton Elementary School's ranking?
Monroeton Elementary School is ranked #1327 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Monroeton Elementary School often compared to?
Monroeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Elementary School, South End Elementary School, Williamsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Monroeton Elementary School?
493 students attend Monroeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Monroeton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroeton Elementary School?
Monroeton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroeton Elementary School offer ?
Monroeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monroeton Elementary School part of?
Monroeton Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools.
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