Below Average
#1896 of 2,221 schools in MO
Monroe Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
3641 MISSOURI AVE, St. Louis, MO 63118
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,896 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#138 of 193
public schools
In district
#45 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Monroe Elem.
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About Monroe Elem.
Monroe Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Monroe Elem. serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Monroe Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,896 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Monroe Elem. show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Monroe Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Monroe Elem. — Students at Monroe Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How Monroe Elem. Compares
See how Monroe Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3641 MISSOURI AVE, St. Louis, MO 63118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Monroe Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE SOULARD SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK (rated 5.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KAIROS ACADEMIES St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Kairos High St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP WONDER ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 2.8 |
| CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Carnahan Middle St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| FROEBEL ELEM. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.7 |
| MOMENTUM FOX PARK St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| THE SOULARD SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| SHENANDOAH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| MO School for the Blind - HS St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| MO School for the Blind - ELEM St. Louis | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,268
Median Home Value
$210,900
Median Rent
$952/mo
Population
25,645
College Educated
37.7%
Homeownership
44%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
35.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| DREXEL ELEM. Drexel, MO | 4.5 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| SOUTHLAND ELEM. Cardwell, MO | 4.5 |
| ST GEORGE SCHOOL Linn, MO | 4.5 |
| WHEATON ELEM. Wheaton, MO | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monroe Elem.
What grades does Monroe Elem. serve?
Monroe Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Monroe Elem.?
Monroe Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem. is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe Elem. rank in MO?
Monroe Elem. ranks #1,896 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Monroe Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Elem. has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Monroe Elem. a charter school?
No, Monroe Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe Elem. a Title I school?
No, Monroe Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Elem.?
100.0% of students at Monroe 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (314) 776-7315
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #45 of 63
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