MONROE ELEMENTARY

367 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School, located at 441 Monroe Ave in North Mankato, Minnesota, is a key educational institution within the Mankato Area Public Schools district (ISD 77). The school serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to individualized instruction and its collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and families. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Monroe Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining strong ties to the North Mankato community. Its location offers a neighborhood-school feel, making it a central hub for local families who prioritize a structured and nurturing educational setting for their children’s formative years.

367

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONROE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	41
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

White
259 (70.6%)
Hispanic
41 (11.2%)
Black
32 (8.7%)
Two or More
28 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)387-7889
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONROE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONROE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	48.5%
Male	189	51.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

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269 Students

1405 S 7TH ST
SAINT PETER, MN 56082 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School K - 1st