Is Monrovia Elementary School a good school?

Monrovia Elementary School ranks 680 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monrovia Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 702 students attended Monrovia Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Monrovia Elementary School?

Students at Monrovia Elementary School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Monrovia Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Monrovia Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Monrovia Middle School High : Monrovia High School

Monrovia Elementary School

Summary:

Monrovia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 702 students in grades PK-5 in Monrovia, Indiana, which is part of the Monroe-Gregg School District. While the school has a predominantly white student body, it faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, increasing chronic absenteeism, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Monrovia Elementary School's test scores, as measured by the ILEARN assessments, are generally below the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32.76%) and Math (36.75%) for all grades were lower than the Monroe-Gregg School District (32.94% and 30.75%, respectively) and the state of Indiana. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 6.8% in 2020-2021 to 10.9% in 2021-2022 and 10.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Monrovia Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming in several key areas. For instance, Central Elementary School and Guilford Elementary, both part of the Plainfield Community School Corporation, consistently outperform Monrovia Elementary School on ILEARN assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Monrovia Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 428 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 680 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

395 S Chestnut St
Monrovia, IN 46157

(317) 996-2246

District: Monroe-Gregg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,863

Students who attend Monrovia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Monrovia Middle School
High:	Monrovia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 702

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

African American:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monrovia Elementary School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (91.3%), African American (3.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monrovia Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Monrovia Elementary School employs 45.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monrovia Elementary School is $8,863.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Monroe-Gregg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe-Gregg School District 248^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monrovia Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2006	51.82	535^th	961	44.3%
2007	40.60	691^st	985	29.8%
2008	51.37	569^th	996	42.9%
2009	53.94	540^th	1003	46.2%
2010	51.96	583^rd	1009	42.2%
2011	45.84	685^th	1025	33.2%
2012	49.43	619^th	1015	39.0%
2013	37.21	775^th	1035	25.1%
2014	46.53	670^th	1036	35.3%
2015	49.28	603^rd	1040	42.0%
2016	57.18	510^th	1046	51.2%
2017	45.64	634^th	1033	38.6%
2018	49.60	586^th	1027	42.9%
2019	54.22	507^th	1031	50.8%
2021	58.49	428^th	1016	57.9%
2022	51.39	530^th	1020	48.0%
2023	41.98	617^th	1016	39.3%
2024	34.95	680^th	1010	32.7%

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

I am affiliated with Monrovia Elementary and it pains me to say that we have become a very marginal school. Just within the past few years teachers have lost the passion and joy that was once the pride of the community and because of this the students have suffered. The way the school is set-up is that the kids are placed in a three teacher cluster where they have a homeroom but switch between the three teacher to learn different subjects. We are the only school in the state that does this program and obviously there is a reason for that. I am an advocate for change but this has been a complete failure and the majority of the teachers would agree...but what do we know. There are many teachers that have left, retired early, and that are presently looking to leave not only the school but to change careers altogether. I wish things were different but it doesn't look like the present administration has any plans to change its ways nor do they care. I love this community but if you are one of the few that are serious about your child's education than you may want to look at a neighboring school system. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Monrovia Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	510	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1989	445	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1990	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1991	434	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1992	437	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1993	430	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1994	401	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1995	382	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	386
1996	382	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	386
1997	382	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1998	412	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1999	422	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2000	386	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
2001	380	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2002	338	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2003	338	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2004	342	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2005	363	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2006	601	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2007	612	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	614
2008	662	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	671
2009	694	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	10	712
2010	693	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	14	715
2011	683	6	3	13	4	0	10	0	719
2012	621	8	3	14	3	0	8	0	657
2013	632	6	1	22	1	0	16	0	678
2014	625	10	1	20	1	0	20	0	677
2015	600	8	1	19	1	0	16	0	645
2016	620	9	0	17	0	0	11	0	657
2017	622	5	0	17	0	0	17	0	661
2018	592	7	0	12	0	0	13	0	624
2019	589	10	0	11	0	0	20	0	630
2020	564	5	0	13	0	0	19	0	601
2021	554	12	0	10	0	0	13	0	589
2022	605	13	0	11	0	0	17	0	646
2023	641	24	1	18	0	0	18	0	702

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monrovia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	510	27.4	18.6	10.4
1989	446	27.4	16.2	12.1
1990	427	26.9	15.8	12.6
1991	434	26.9	16.1	9.2
1992	439	23.0	19.0	10.9
1993	430	27.5	15.6	17
1994	401	26.5	15.1	12.7
1995	386	26.5	14.6	15.2
1996	386	26.5	14.6	15.2
1997	382	25.0	15.3	13.4
1998	412	25.0	16.5	14.6
1999	422	27.5	15.3	13.3
2000	386	25.8	15.0	9.8
2001	380	28.1	13.5	13.7
2002	338	24.6	13.7	24.9
2003	338	24.6	13.7	24.9
2004	342	24.5	14.0	17.8
2005	363	25.5	14.2	20.4
2006	601	36.5	16.5	15.8
2007	614	n/a	n/a	21.9
2008	671	41.2	16.3	25.9
2009	712	43.0	16.6	26.9
2010	715	43.0	16.6	36.1
2011	719	37.0	19.4	34.9
2012	657	36.0	18.2	36.4
2013	678	37.0	18.3	41.3
2014	677	36.5	18.5	43
2015	645	28.0	23.0	44.2
2016	657	36.0	18.2	43.1
2017	661	36.0	18.3	44.8
2018	624	38.0	16.3	42
2019	630	37.0	17.0	46
2020	601	37.0	16.2	45.9
2021	589	42.0	14.0	39.9
2022	646	44.5	14.5	33.6
2023	702	45.3	15.4	46.6

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 Monrovia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	510	27.4	18.6	10.4
1989	446	27.4	16.2	12.1
1990	427	26.9	15.8	12.6
1991	434	26.9	16.1	9.2
1992	439	23.0	19.0	10.9
1993	430	27.5	15.6	17
1994	401	26.5	15.1	12.7
1995	386	26.5	14.6	15.2
1996	386	26.5	14.6	15.2
1997	382	25.0	15.3	13.4
1998	412	25.0	16.5	14.6
1999	422	27.5	15.3	13.3
2000	386	25.8	15.0	9.8
2001	380	28.1	13.5	13.7
2002	338	24.6	13.7	24.9
2003	338	24.6	13.7	24.9
2004	342	24.5	14.0	17.8
2005	363	25.5	14.2	20.4
2006	601	36.5	16.5	15.8
2007	614	n/a	n/a	21.9
2008	671	41.2	16.3	25.9
2009	712	43.0	16.6	26.9
2010	715	43.0	16.6	36.1
2011	719	37.0	19.4	34.9
2012	657	36.0	18.2	36.4
2013	678	37.0	18.3	41.3
2014	677	36.5	18.5	43
2015	645	28.0	23.0	44.2
2016	657	36.0	18.2	43.1
2017	661	36.0	18.3	44.8
2018	624	38.0	16.3	42
2019	630	37.0	17.0	46
2020	601	37.0	16.2	45.9
2021	589	42.0	14.0	39.9
2022	646	44.5	14.5	33.6
2023	702	45.3	15.4	46.6

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 Monrovia Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$460 (5.4%)	$8,036 (94.6%)	$8,495
2020	$393 (4.4%)	$8,588 (95.6%)	$8,981
2021	$626 (6.6%)	$8,866 (93.4%)	$9,491
2022	$596 (6.7%)	$8,267 (93.3%)	$8,863

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monrovia Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 507^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 617^th of 1016 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monrovia Elementary School)	53.6	32.7	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe-Gregg School District)	53.6	32.7	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Monrovia Elementary School)	57.1	51.9	5.3%
3rd Grade Math (Monroe-Gregg School District)	57.1	51.9	5.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monrovia Elementary School)	52.7	30.9	21.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe-Gregg School District)	52.7	30.9	21.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Monrovia Elementary School)	43	37.6	5.4%
4th Grade Math (Monroe-Gregg School District)	43	37.6	5.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Monrovia Elementary School)	48.4	15.5	33%
4th Grade Science (Monroe-Gregg School District)	48.4	15.5	33%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monrovia Elementary School)	50.4	37.2	13.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe-Gregg School District)	50.4	37.2	13.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Monrovia Elementary School)	40.3	44.7	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Monroe-Gregg School District)	40.3	44.7	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Monrovia Elementary School)	45.7	33	12.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Monroe-Gregg School District)	45.7	33	12.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	630	702	11.4%
African American	10	24	140%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	18	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	589	641	8.8%
Two or More Races	20	18	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	46.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Monrovia Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monrovia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	395 S Chestnut St	Monrovia	46157	Morgan County	Monroe-Gregg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 996-2246	702	45	15.4	46.6%	641 (91.3%)	24 (3.4%)	18 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	34.9	680^th of 1010 public elementary schools	32.7%		42	617^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.3%	63	33.9	30.5	33.9		32.8	42.2	35.6	32.1		36.8	14.3	$8,863	$596	$8,267
Newby Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	240 N Monroe St	Mooresville	46158	Morgan County	Mooresville Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-9212	304	18	16.8	60.2%	280 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	66.5	337^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.6%		54	491^st of 1016 public elementary schools	51.7%	154	52.5	39.1	40.4	42.9	43.4	65.0	60.9	46.8	49.0	55.0	31.9	$10,400	$1,136	$9,264
Centerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6075 High St	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 831-3410	118	8	15.7	33.1%	107 (90.7%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	97.7	11^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.9%		83.3	149^th of 1016 public elementary schools	85.3%	138	82.6	73.5			77.2	87.0	88.2			87.7		$10,381	$938	$9,443
Brooklyn STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	251 N Church St	Brooklyn	46111	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-2150	227	17	13.7	48.9%	211 (93.0%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	66.2	343^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	66.0%		61.3	401^st of 1016 public elementary schools	60.5%	58	47.1	44.4			45.9	64.7	44.4			55.7		$9,853	$1,308	$8,545
Northwood Elementary School	Public	K-7	630 N Indiana St	Mooresville	46158	Morgan County	Mooresville Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-9216	440	26	16.7	50.2%	403 (91.6%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)	61.2	398^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.6%		56.9	463^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	54.4%	65	39.7	51.9	35.6	38.5	41.6	52.4	64.8	46.7	38.5	50.9	31.1	$9,547	$986	$8,561
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Rd 144	Mooresville	46158	Morgan County	Mooresville Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-9210	537	29	18.8	55.1%	480 (89.4%)	4 (0.7%)	24 (4.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.5%)	51.8	505^th of 1010 public elementary schools	50.0%		48.8	551^st of 1016 public elementary schools	45.8%	46	25.4	42.7	41.8	41.0	38.0	36.5	51.5	38.8	42.3	42.4	29.9	$9,375	$1,361	$8,014
Guilford Elementary	Public	K-5	6440 S County Road 600 E	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 839-2698	461	29	15.6	30.2%	336 (72.9%)	55 (11.9%)	23 (5.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.9%)	83.1	151^st of 1010 public elementary schools	85.0%		86	115^th of 1016 public elementary schools	88.7%	36	53.5	61.3	56.3		57.1	70.8	64.0	52.9		62.0	50.6	$8,519	$473	$8,046
Mill Creek East Elementary	Public	K-5	4740 Iowa St	Clayton	46118	Hendricks County	Mill Creek Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 539-9225	337	22	15.1	36.2%	308 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	79.5	188^th of 1010 public elementary schools	81.4%		63	378^th of 1016 public elementary schools	62.8%	190	41.2	50.0	60.0		50.3	58.8	61.7	84.0		68.2	56.0	$10,082	$876	$9,206
Eminence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6760 N Sr 42	Eminence	46125	Morgan County	Eminence Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 528-2141	128	14	9.1	57.0%	120 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	46.6	563^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	44.3%		60.3	410^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.6%	153	13.3	43.5	31.3		31.5	20.0	69.6	43.8		48.2	25.0	$12,680	$1,234	$11,446
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 Wabash St	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 839-7707	582	31	18.5	28.4%	449 (77.1%)	40 (6.9%)	34 (5.8%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.7%)	81.7	163^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	83.9%		90.9	60^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.1%	103	44.7	63.6	53.9		54.2	67.0	64.7	53.9		61.7	55.9	$8,441	$500	$7,941

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