Monroe Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Monroe Elementary School

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Bottom 50%

Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving is 32% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
: Bottom 50% in IA
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 32% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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Monroe Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

377 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Monroe Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Monroe Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

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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 of Monroe Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#1217 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Monroe Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

30%

64%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

32%

70%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

25-29%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

Hispanic

22%

13%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

42%

White

12%

71%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.73

0.47

This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

89%

36%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Elementary School's ranking?

Monroe Elementary School is ranked #1217 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Monroe Elementary School often compared to?

Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowles Elementary School, Fairmeadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?

377 students attend Monroe Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Monroe Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School?

Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Kindergarten-5

What school district is Monroe Elementary School part of?

Monroe Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

In what neighborhood is Monroe Elementary School located?

Monroe Elementary School is located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
: Bottom 50%
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 32% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education