Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary serves 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
27%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ruth Ann Monroe Primary often compared to?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
584 students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offer ?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruth Ann Monroe Primary part of?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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