Monroe Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
#1218 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
68%
25-29%
70%
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
13%
Black
29%
7%
White
36%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
Monroe Elementary School is ranked #1218 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
381 students attend Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Monroe Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Davenport Community School District.

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