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#1541 of 2,105 schools in WI
Monroe Elementary
Elementary School · Manitowoc School District · Manitowoc, WI
A Manitowoc School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2502 S 14th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
- Math 29% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monroe Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manitowoc), 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
$65,188
Median home value
$159,500
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| First German Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 395 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manitowoc School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe Elementary is listed in Manitowoc School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe Elementary
Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Manitowoc, WI, part of Manitowoc School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe Elementary
What grades does Monroe Elementary serve?
Monroe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monroe Elementary?
Monroe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe Elementary rank in WI?
Monroe Elementary ranks #1,541 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Monroe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monroe Elementary a charter school?
No, Monroe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monroe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Elementary?
56.3% of students at Monroe Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Manitowoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (920) 663-9550
- Area population (ZIP 54220)
- 40,739
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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