Monroe Elementary School

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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1225 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
64%
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25-29%
70%
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11-19%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
24%
13%
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Black
29%
7%
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White
36%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
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 #1225 out of 1,233 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 64% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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