Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Monroe City Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Monroe City Elementary School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monroe City Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe City Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe City Elementary School's ranking?
Monroe City Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Monroe City Elementary School?
258 students attend Monroe City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Monroe City Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe City Elementary School?
Monroe City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe City Elementary School offer ?
Monroe City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Monroe City Elementary School part of?
Monroe City Elementary School is part of Monroe City R-I School District.
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