Monroeville Elementary School ranked #654 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #945 in 2021 but showing decline from a peak rank of #343 in 2017 among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 25–29% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency remained 35–39%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 583 students in 2017 to 420 in 2023, and minority enrollment stayed high at 92%, with 73% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 4 with approximately 410 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, ranking in the top 10% statewide for student attention via low ratio.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroeville Elementary School serves the western part of its school district in Monroeville, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 347.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroeville Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together we learn, live, and LEAD!
School Rankings
Monroeville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroeville Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
88%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroeville Elementary School's ranking?
Monroeville Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Monroeville Elementary School often compared to?
Monroeville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excel High School, J U Blacksher School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Monroeville Elementary School?
406 students attend Monroeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Monroeville Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroeville Elementary School?
Monroeville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroeville Elementary School offer ?
Monroeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroeville Elementary School part of?
Monroeville Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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