Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School, located at 1311 Yale Drive in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Washington County Public Schools district. The school typically focuses on early childhood education, providing a foundational learning environment for children in the primary grades. It is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at developing core academic skills and social-emotional growth during the critical early years of a student's development.

As part of the Hagerstown community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local area to ensure student success. The campus is designed to cater to the specific needs of young learners, offering a structured curriculum that balances classroom instruction with collaborative activities. By prioritizing a nurturing culture, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary strives to prepare its students for a smooth transition into upper-elementary education while building a strong enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

579

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	151
Black	168
Asian	26
Two or More	93
American Indian	2

Black
168 (29.0%)
Hispanic
151 (26.1%)
White
139 (24.0%)
Two or More
93 (16.1%)
Asian
26 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8668
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 123

Kindergarten 166

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	123
Kindergarten	166
Grade 1	152
Grade 2	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	45.9%
Male	313	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)