Monroe Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% 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-Kindergarten
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
22%
7%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?
278 students attend Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Monroe Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School?
Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School offer ?
Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?
Monroe Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Community School District.
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