Monroe Elementary School

www.monroeps.org

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School is a public school located in Monroe, Connecticut, serving students in grades PK–5. As part of the Monroe Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and character development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration within a diverse and inclusive community.

Beyond academics, Monroe Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school benefits from an active parent community and utilizes its facilities and resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment opportunities. By focusing on both the intellectual and personal development of its students, the school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared to transition into the middle school level within the Monroe school system.

414

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	87
Black	18
Asian	22
Two or More	10

White
277 (66.9%)
Hispanic
87 (21.0%)
Asian
22 (5.3%)
Black
18 (4.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monroe School District
Phone:	(203)452-2870
Website:	http://www.monroeps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 83

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 61