Monroe City Elementary School

401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Monroe City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monroe City Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monroe City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe City Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monroe City Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monroe City Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monroe City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1072 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Monroe City Elementary School?
316 students attend Monroe City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Monroe City Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe City Elementary School?
Monroe City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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