Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Monroe Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Monroe Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe Elementary School?

Students at Monroe Elementary School are 69% White, 13% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Monroe Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Monroe Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Clarendon Hills Middle School High : Hinsdale Central High School

Monroe Elementary School

Summary:

Monroe Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school located in Hinsdale, Illinois, serving 293 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hinsdale CCSD 181 district, which is ranked 3rd out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Monroe Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, ranking 13th out of 2,067 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident across all grade levels and subject areas, with 82.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 79.1% in Mathematics, and 84.4% in Science, outperforming both the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its special education and disabled student populations, ranking 8th and 3rd, respectively, in the state.

Compared to nearby schools within the Hinsdale CCSD 181 district, as well as schools in the Western Springs School District 101 and Maercker School District 60, Monroe Elementary School consistently outperforms in both academic performance and student subgroup rankings. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes, making it a shining example of a public elementary school delivering exceptional results for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521-3241

(630) 861-4200

District: Hinsdale CCSD 181

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,501

Students who attend Monroe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clarendon Hills Middle School
High:	Hinsdale Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

Asian:

12.5%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monroe Elementary School ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.81. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Asian (12.5%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 10.4, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District. (See more...)

Compare Monroe Elementary School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Elementary School is $20,501. 5 elementary schools in the Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Elementary School 13^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Monroe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hinsdale CCSD 181:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinsdale CCSD 181 3^rd of 813 Illinois 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	IL State Percentile
2003	90.70	19^th	2020	99.1%
2004	89.28	42^nd	2030	97.9%
2005	88.64	43^rd	2022	97.9%
2006	85.63	89^th	2086	95.7%
2007	85.12	92^nd	2095	95.6%
2008	88.87	25^th	2092	98.8%
2009	89.02	26^th	2120	98.8%
2010	88.56	30^th	2139	98.6%
2011	88.27	39^th	2147	98.2%
2012	88.61	27^th	2166	98.8%
2013	91.72	91^st	2167	95.8%
2014	90.84	106^th	2093	94.9%
2015	97.83	38^th	2052	98.1%
2016	95.85	67^th	2046	96.7%
2017	96.46	53^rd	2044	97.4%
2018	95.02	76^th	2037	96.3%
2019	97.04	28^th	2086	98.7%
2021	98.92	19^th	1948	99.0%
2022	98.25	23^rd	2082	98.9%
2023	98.54	19^th	2077	99.1%
2024	98.81	13^th	2067	99.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.49	71^st	1194	94.1%
2024	99.00	8^th	1195	99.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	90.23	133^rd	1964	93.2%
2019	97.13	23^rd	2019	98.9%
2021	96.11	39^th	1680	97.7%
2022	97.09	33^rd	1970	98.3%
2023	97.96	20^th	1957	99.0%
2024	97.93	22^nd	1942	98.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.89	3^rd	886	99.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	96.21	42^nd	1972	97.9%
2019	96.12	38^th	2019	98.1%
2021	99.28	11^th	1707	99.4%
2022	98.34	17^th	1977	99.1%
2023	97.96	26^th	1984	98.7%
2024	98.54	17^th	1959	99.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.13	61^st	226	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	86.56	119^th	1463	91.9%
2019	91.29	57^th	1462	96.1%
2021	95.94	20^th	1308	98.5%
2022	94.14	31^st	1425	97.8%
2023	93.02	36^th	1419	97.5%
2024	95.00	25^th	1392	98.2%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

Data source: Illinois State Board 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
1989	293	n/a	8	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	306
1990	295	n/a	8	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	307
1991	334	0	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1992	347	0	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1993	341	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1994	369	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1995	407	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1996	407	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1997	423	0	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1998	445	0	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1999	464	0	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2000	455	0	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2001	463	1	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2002	439	1	22	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2003	439	1	22	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2004	421	1	16	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2005	441	0	17	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	467
2006	415	2	16	8	1	n/a	n/a	10	452
2007	398	3	19	10	2	n/a	n/a	10	442
2008	378	2	14	15	0	n/a	n/a	15	424
2009	394	4	17	18	0	n/a	n/a	19	452
2010	395	5	27	18	0	n/a	n/a	20	465
2011	374	3	23	31	0	0	13	0	444
2012	354	3	27	28	0	0	13	0	425
2013	346	2	32	25	0	0	10	0	415
2014	344	1	32	27	2	0	18	0	424
2015	336	2	34	23	0	0	17	0	412
2016	321	2	39	21	1	0	21	0	405
2017	309	1	40	18	0	0	19	0	387
2018	296	2	37	15	0	0	23	0	373
2019	265	3	35	20	0	0	23	0	346
2020	248	4	37	21	0	0	25	0	335
2021	218	4	36	19	0	0	28	0	305
2022	225	4	40	19	0	0	26	0	314
2023	208	4	34	21	0	0	26	0	293
2024	210	4	38	18	0	0	34	0	304

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
1989	306	24.0	12.7	n/a
1990	307	24.0	12.7	n/a
1991	347	23.3	14.8	n/a
1992	360	22.6	15.9	n/a
1993	348	20.8	16.7	n/a
1994	375	20.5	18.3	n/a
1995	417	21.6	19.3	n/a
1996	417	21.6	19.3	n/a
1997	434	22.7	19.1	n/a
1998	457	25.9	17.6	n/a
1999	475	27.3	17.4	n/a
2000	468	25.3	18.5	n/a
2001	478	25.8	18.5	n/a
2002	465	25.3	18.4	n/a
2003	465	25.3	18.4	n/a
2004	441	25.1	17.6	n/a
2005	467	24.0	19.5	n/a
2006	452	25.1	18.0	n/a
2007	442	25.0	17.7	n/a
2008	424	25.0	17.0	n/a
2009	452	30.4	14.9	n/a
2010	465	27.8	16.7	n/a
2011	444	25.4	17.4	n/a
2012	425	27.3	15.5	1.2
2013	415	27.1	15.2	0.7
2014	424	28.0	15.1	1.9
2015	412	31.0	13.2	1
2016	405	34.0	11.9	2.7
2017	387	31.7	12.2	2.1
2018	373	26.2	14.2	1.6
2019	346	27.3	12.6	2
2020	335	25.0	13.4	2.4
2021	305	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	314	27.4	11.4	1
2023	293	23.7	12.3	n/a
2024	304	29.1	10.4	n/a

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
1989	306	24.0	12.7	n/a
1990	307	24.0	12.7	n/a
1991	347	23.3	14.8	n/a
1992	360	22.6	15.9	n/a
1993	348	20.8	16.7	n/a
1994	375	20.5	18.3	n/a
1995	417	21.6	19.3	n/a
1996	417	21.6	19.3	n/a
1997	434	22.7	19.1	n/a
1998	457	25.9	17.6	n/a
1999	475	27.3	17.4	n/a
2000	468	25.3	18.5	n/a
2001	478	25.8	18.5	n/a
2002	465	25.3	18.4	n/a
2003	465	25.3	18.4	n/a
2004	441	25.1	17.6	n/a
2005	467	24.0	19.5	n/a
2006	452	25.1	18.0	n/a
2007	442	25.0	17.7	n/a
2008	424	25.0	17.0	n/a
2009	452	30.4	14.9	n/a
2010	465	27.8	16.7	n/a
2011	444	25.4	17.4	n/a
2012	425	27.3	15.5	1.2
2013	415	27.1	15.2	0.7
2014	424	28.0	15.1	1.9
2015	412	31.0	13.2	1
2016	405	34.0	11.9	2.7
2017	387	31.7	12.2	2.1
2018	373	26.2	14.2	1.6
2019	346	27.3	12.6	2
2020	335	25.0	13.4	2.4
2021	305	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	314	27.4	11.4	1
2023	293	23.7	12.3	n/a
2024	304	29.1	10.4	n/a

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.

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