Below Average
#1067 of 1,288 schools in LA
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Elementary School · City of Monroe School District · Monroe, LA
A City of Monroe School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 Parkview Drive, Monroe, LA 71202
- Math 14% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minnie Ruffin 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$26,883
Median home value
$77,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
50.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–6 | 0.6 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Clara Hall Accelerated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Swayze Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 414 | 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.
City of Monroe School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #12 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is listed in City of Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, LA, part of City of Monroe School District, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
What grades does Minnie Ruffin Elementary School serve?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnie Ruffin Elementary School rank in LA?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks #1,067 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Minnie Ruffin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Minnie Ruffin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnie Ruffin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
89.1% of students at Minnie Ruffin 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (318) 322-3447
- Area population (ZIP 71202)
- 26,791
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 71202; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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