Ruth Ann Monroe Primary serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
29%
33%
White
30%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ruth Ann Monroe Primary often compared to?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
567 students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offer ?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Ann Monroe Primary part of?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is part of Washington County School District.
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