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Monroe Elementary School

Summary:

Monroe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving around 360 students in grades PK-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30% White, 53.89% Hispanic, 8.89% African American, and smaller percentages of other races.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Monroe Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Colorado Springs School District and the state of Colorado on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.8% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 7.6% were proficient or better in Math, far below the district and state averages. The school also has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.83% to 85.71% over the past three years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and male students.

When compared to nearby schools, Monroe Elementary School consistently underperforms. For example, Queen Palmer Elementary School, which is only 1.7 miles away, has significantly higher academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. The challenges faced by Monroe Elementary School suggest that the school may need to implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15 South Chelton Road
       Colorado Springs, CO  80910-2804

(719) 328-7400

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
915th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,727 Help


Students who attend Monroe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
High:    Mitchell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.9%
White:
30.0%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Compare Details Monroe Elementary School ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 33rd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Monroe Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Elementary School is $18,727, which is the 9th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monroe Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monroe Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.97 711th 808 12.0%
2005 28.35 626th 823 23.9%
2006 20.54 680th 829 18.0%
2007 14.13 745th 852 12.6%
2008 7.97 791st 849 6.8%
2009 13.80 768th 872 11.9%
2010 11.19 831st 925 10.2%
2011 11.73 834th 935 10.8%
2012 16.67 793rd 935 15.2%
2013 18.80 789th 954 17.3%
2014 9.30 906th 962 5.8%
2015 11.30 880th 938 6.2%
2016 9.96 869th 914 4.9%
2017 7.49 909th 929 2.2%
2018 11.12 861st 917 6.1%
2019 12.83 873rd 965 9.5%
2022 13.04 832nd 921 9.7%
2023 9.63 889th 933 4.7%
2024 7.69 915th 943 3.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.35 652nd 690 5.5%
2023 6.64 630th 642 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.80 675th 693 2.6%
2023 10.14 614th 649 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.74 141st 172 18.0%
2019 21.44 240th 270 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monroe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 149 21 60 5 n/a n/a 0 702
1989 418 131 34 52 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 429 120 31 42 14 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 352 116 26 43 9 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 380 144 19 58 8 n/a n/a 0 609
1993 360 137 17 96 6 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 313 109 18 87 4 n/a n/a 0 531
1995 332 138 15 102 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 332 138 15 102 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 343 144 21 122 4 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 314 102 17 108 5 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 299 97 15 123 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 254 70 15 120 7 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 262 95 15 157 8 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 200 85 13 178 8 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 200 85 13 178 8 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 160 68 15 176 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2005 177 72 17 171 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 212 96 18 171 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2007 185 89 10 174 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 89 55 5 237 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 75 46 3 265 5 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 76 54 9 274 9 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 62 42 8 287 7 0 11 0 417
2012 82 24 8 264 5 0 18 0 401
2013 106 36 10 280 0 0 22 0 454
2014 108 46 7 286 5 0 28 0 480
2015 113 48 4 306 0 0 20 0 491
2016 112 59 6 313 0 1 29 0 520
2017 118 54 4 314 0 1 32 0 523
2018 101 41 9 287 3 0 26 0 467
2019 93 47 6 257 2 1 32 0 438
2020 105 44 7 246 3 1 27 0 433
2021 100 31 7 204 2 2 20 0 366
2022 99 29 5 211 1 2 17 0 364
2023 108 32 3 194 1 1 21 0 360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monroe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 702 30.3 23.1 n/a
1989 638 31.1 20.5 17.4
1990 636 32.2 19.7 16.8
1991 546 29.4 18.5 16.3
1992 609 31.2 19.5 24.1
1993 616 30.0 20.5 30.2
1994 531 26.0 20.4 29.2
1995 592 28.4 20.8 27
1996 592 28.4 20.8 27
1997 634 29.0 21.9 29.7
1998 546 31.4 17.4 28.8
1999 539 33.0 16.3 28.8
2000 466 30.9 15.1 45.1
2001 537 30.4 17.7 46.4
2002 484 32.4 14.9 53.9
2003 484 32.4 14.9 53.9
2004 421 30.2 13.9 58.4
2005 442 31.4 14.1 65.4
2006 500 34.3 14.6 68
2007 459 35.4 13.0 67.3
2008 389 32.9 11.8 85.6
2009 394 30.4 13.0 87.6
2010 422 34.4 12.2 88.9
2011 417 32.2 12.9 84.9
2012 401 33.4 12.0 85.5
2013 454 30.9 14.6 84.8
2014 480 32.6 14.7 86.7
2015 491 33.0 14.8 90.6
2016 520 33.0 15.7 90
2017 523 34.6 15.1 88.1
2018 467 34.6 13.4 88
2019 438 35.6 12.3 87.4
2020 433 32.6 13.2 87.1
2021 366 29.6 12.3 82.5
2022 364 25.0 14.5 85.7
2023 360 26.8 13.4 80.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monroe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 702 30.3 23.1 n/a
1989 638 31.1 20.5 17.4
1990 636 32.2 19.7 16.8
1991 546 29.4 18.5 16.3
1992 609 31.2 19.5 24.1
1993 616 30.0 20.5 30.2
1994 531 26.0 20.4 29.2
1995 592 28.4 20.8 27
1996 592 28.4 20.8 27
1997 634 29.0 21.9 29.7
1998 546 31.4 17.4 28.8
1999 539 33.0 16.3 28.8
2000 466 30.9 15.1 45.1
2001 537 30.4 17.7 46.4
2002 484 32.4 14.9 53.9
2003 484 32.4 14.9 53.9
2004 421 30.2 13.9 58.4
2005 442 31.4 14.1 65.4
2006 500 34.3 14.6 68
2007 459 35.4 13.0 67.3
2008 389 32.9 11.8 85.6
2009 394 30.4 13.0 87.6
2010 422 34.4 12.2 88.9
2011 417 32.2 12.9 84.9
2012 401 33.4 12.0 85.5
2013 454 30.9 14.6 84.8
2014 480 32.6 14.7 86.7
2015 491 33.0 14.8 90.6
2016 520 33.0 15.7 90
2017 523 34.6 15.1 88.1
2018 467 34.6 13.4 88
2019 438 35.6 12.3 87.4
2020 433 32.6 13.2 87.1
2021 366 29.6 12.3 82.5
2022 364 25.0 14.5 85.7
2023 360 26.8 13.4 80.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,977
2020 $13,746
2021 $15,723
2022 $17,387
2023 $18,727

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 873rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 889th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)11.84.8
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)33.629.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)3111.1
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)41.434.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Monroe Elementary School)20.313.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)32.423.7
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Monroe Elementary School)17.112.7
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)28.927.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)24.323.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)41.542.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Monroe Elementary School)13.217.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)32.733
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)2212.9
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.535.8
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Monroe Elementary School)15.312.1
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)2927.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students438360
 17.8%
African American4732
 31.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic257194
 24.5%
Pacific Islander11
White93108
 16.1%
Two or More Races3221
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%80.8%
 6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe Elementary School

Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Monroe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
High : Mitchell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Monroe Elementary School.

Students at Monroe Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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