Monroe Center Grade School

www.meridian223.org

327 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Center Grade School is a public elementary school located in the small village of Monroe Center, Illinois. Serving the local community as part of the Meridian Community Unit School District 223, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the primary grades. It is situated in a rural setting, offering a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its young learners.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through a standard elementary curriculum. By maintaining a small-town feel, Monroe Center Grade School aims to partner closely with parents and community members to create an engaging learning space. Its presence in the region serves as a central hub for the village, prioritizing early childhood education and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

327

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Center Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Two or More	8

White
268 (82.0%)
Hispanic
49 (15.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meridian CUSD 223
Phone:	(815)645-2230
Website:	http://www.meridian223.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 111