Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monroe Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monroe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
60%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
Monroe Elementary School is ranked #1051 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Monroe Elementary School often compared to?
Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
285 students attend Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Monroe Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Manitowoc School District.
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