Monroe Central Elementary School

680 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Monroe Central Elementary School, located at 10421 W SR 32 in Parker City, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the Monroe Central School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on community values, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while maintaining a close-knit, student-centered atmosphere typical of its rural Indiana setting.

Beyond the classroom, Monroe Central Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school works to provide a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional initiatives designed to build character and civic responsibility. As a key component of the Parker City community, the school serves as a hub for student engagement, focusing on creating a safe and encouraging space where children are empowered to develop the essential skills necessary for lifelong success.

680

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	624
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

White
624 (91.8%)
Two or More
35 (5.1%)
Hispanic
13 (1.9%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Monroe Central School Corp
Phone:	(765)468-7725
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 88

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 83