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#1825 of 2,221 schools in MO

Monroe City Elem.

Elementary School · Monroe City R-i · Monroe City, MO

A Monroe City R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

401A HWY 24/36 EAST, Monroe City, MO 63456

  • Math 52% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-10.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$12,834
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Monroe City Elem. score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Monroe City Elem. 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low208/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,000

Median home value

$151,300

Median rent

$691/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0K–80.5 mi166Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Monroe City R-i

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monroe City Elem. is listed in MONROE CITY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monroe City Elem.

Monroe City Elem. is a public elementary school in Monroe City, MO, part of Monroe City R-i, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monroe City Elem.

What grades does Monroe City Elem. serve?

Monroe City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Monroe City Elem.?

Monroe City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe City Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe City Elem. 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 Monroe City Elem. rank in MO?

Monroe City Elem. ranks #1,825 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Monroe City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe City Elem. 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 Monroe City Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe City Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Monroe City Elem. a charter school?

No, Monroe City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monroe City Elem. a Title I school?

No, Monroe City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe City Elem.?

58.1% of students at Monroe City Elem. 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 63456)
4,938
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
40.3
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 63456; 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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