Excellent
#184 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 14% in state
Monroeville Elementary School
Elementary School · Monroe County · Monroeville, AL
A Monroe County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
297 S Mount Pleasant Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroeville Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 70 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monroeville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,000
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Monroe County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,015 | Compare → |
| J F Shields High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 202 | Compare → |
| J U Blacksher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 726 | Compare → |
| Monroe Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroeville Elementary School is listed in Monroe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroeville Elementary School
Monroeville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroeville, AL, part of Monroe County, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroeville Elementary School
What grades does Monroeville Elementary School serve?
Monroeville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Monroeville Elementary School?
Monroeville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroeville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroeville Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroeville Elementary School rank in AL?
Monroeville Elementary School ranks #184 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Monroeville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroeville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monroeville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroeville Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Monroeville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Monroeville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroeville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Monroeville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroeville Elementary School?
78.5% of students at Monroeville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (251) 743-3474
- Area population (ZIP 36460)
- 9,583
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36460; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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