Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Summary:

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving 423 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the City of Monroe School District, which is ranked 87 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and for certain student subgroups like Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school's performance is significantly below the state and district averages, and it stands in stark contrast to the nearby J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School, which is part of the same district but outperforms Minnie Ruffin on academic measures. This suggests that the challenges at Minnie Ruffin may be more systemic within the district, as other nearby schools like Roy Neal Shelling Senior Elementary and Barkdull Faulk Elementary School also struggle to match the performance of J.S. Clark Magnet.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School, ranging from 78.66% to 89.83% over the past three years, is a significant factor in the school's low academic performance. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges at Minnie Ruffin will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of the school's underperformance and provides targeted support to the students and families it serves.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1801 Parkvidw Drive
       Monroe, LA  71202


(318) 322-3447

District: City of Monroe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
548th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,200 Help


Students who attend Minnie Ruffin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Luther King Junior High School
High:    Wossman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.1%
White:
0.7%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the City of Monroe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.1%), two or more races (0.7%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the City of Monroe School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is $15,200. 6 elementary schools in the City of Monroe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnie Ruffin Elementary School 548th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Minnie Ruffin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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City of Monroe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Monroe School District 87th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.67 266th 725 63.3%
2008 53.99 382nd 743 48.6%
2009 50.17 422nd 738 42.8%
2010 62.32 327th 736 55.6%
2011 45.15 462nd 766 39.7%
2012 55.56 375th 764 50.9%
2013 43.41 474th 772 38.6%
2014 30.45 592nd 777 23.8%
2015 12.95 729th 792 8.0%
2016 16.12 665th 742 10.4%
2017 20.53 637th 739 13.8%
2018 15.45 630th 728 13.5%
2019 41.75 453rd 731 38.0%
2021 36.60 470th 729 35.5%
2022 16.13 628th 727 13.6%
2023 20.80 601st 730 17.7%
2024 22.73 548th 675 18.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.13 313th 333 6.0%
2022 22.28 266th 307 13.4%
2023 9.25 290th 296 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 509th 682 25.4%
2019 46.12 408th 697 41.5%
2021 42.87 426th 719 40.8%
2022 24.98 580th 724 19.9%
2023 27.94 550th 723 23.9%
2024 27.69 526th 674 22.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.44 412th 684 39.8%
2021 39.80 432nd 705 38.7%
2022 22.78 570th 701 18.7%
2023 23.39 576th 705 18.3%
2024 27.26 498th 635 21.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 239th 281 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.25 495th 696 28.9%
2021 31.65 487th 704 30.8%
2022 11.52 657th 712 7.7%
2023 23.35 565th 713 20.8%
2024 23.96 530th 651 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 346th 547 36.7%
2019 58.99 223rd 559 60.1%
2021 55.22 227th 564 59.8%
2022 26.45 448th 562 20.3%
2023 36.45 382nd 570 33.0%
2024 32.46 361st 509 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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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Enrollment information for Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 436 436
1990 0 391 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 1 382 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 0 409 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 2 415 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 1 415 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 5 500 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1996 5 500 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1997 3 541 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 3 563 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 3 565 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 1 537 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 0 534 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 2 494 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 2 494 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 2 506 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 2 501 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 2 536 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2007 0 510 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2008 0 476 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 0 528 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 0 550 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 0 581 0 6 0 0 0 0 587
2012 0 557 0 2 0 0 0 0 559
2013 1 567 0 2 0 1 0 0 571
2014 1 540 0 2 0 1 0 0 544
2015 1 565 0 7 0 2 0 0 575
2016 2 571 0 3 0 2 0 0 578
2017 2 568 1 4 0 2 0 0 577
2018 2 559 2 2 0 2 2 0 569
2019 2 486 1 5 0 2 2 0 498
2020 2 472 1 3 0 2 3 0 483
2021 1 413 0 2 0 1 4 0 421
2022 3 394 0 2 0 1 3 0 403
2023 3 415 0 2 0 0 3 0 423

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 Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 21.0 20.7 65.4
1990 391 20.0 19.5 69.8
1991 383 20.0 19.1 68.1
1992 409 23.0 17.7 67.2
1993 417 23.0 18.1 72.4
1994 416 24.0 17.3 74.5
1995 505 21.0 24.0 74.5
1996 505 21.0 24.0 74.5
1997 544 27.0 20.1 72.2
1998 566 27.0 21.0 75.8
1999 569 27.0 21.1 87.5
2000 538 27.0 19.9 82
2001 534 27.9 19.1 80.7
2002 496 29.0 17.1 84.9
2003 496 29.0 17.1 84.9
2004 508 30.0 16.9 85.2
2005 503 30.8 16.3 85.1
2006 539 31.8 16.9 89.8
2007 513 30.6 16.8 90.3
2008 476 28.8 16.5 91.6
2009 528 29.9 17.7 93.4
2010 553 31.8 17.3 93.7
2011 587 34.3 17.0 80.6
2012 559 34.8 16.0 95
2013 571 33.0 17.2 97.9
2014 544 37.2 14.6 98.2
2015 575 36.0 15.9 76.7
2016 578 n/a n/a 84.1
2017 577 49.0 11.7 82.8
2018 569 29.0 19.5 75.4
2019 498 29.8 16.6 87.3
2020 483 29.0 16.6 89
2021 421 28.1 14.9 88.6
2022 403 28.0 14.3 78.7
2023 423 28.6 14.7 89.8

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 Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 21.0 20.7 65.4
1990 391 20.0 19.5 69.8
1991 383 20.0 19.1 68.1
1992 409 23.0 17.7 67.2
1993 417 23.0 18.1 72.4
1994 416 24.0 17.3 74.5
1995 505 21.0 24.0 74.5
1996 505 21.0 24.0 74.5
1997 544 27.0 20.1 72.2
1998 566 27.0 21.0 75.8
1999 569 27.0 21.1 87.5
2000 538 27.0 19.9 82
2001 534 27.9 19.1 80.7
2002 496 29.0 17.1 84.9
2003 496 29.0 17.1 84.9
2004 508 30.0 16.9 85.2
2005 503 30.8 16.3 85.1
2006 539 31.8 16.9 89.8
2007 513 30.6 16.8 90.3
2008 476 28.8 16.5 91.6
2009 528 29.9 17.7 93.4
2010 553 31.8 17.3 93.7
2011 587 34.3 17.0 80.6
2012 559 34.8 16.0 95
2013 571 33.0 17.2 97.9
2014 544 37.2 14.6 98.2
2015 575 36.0 15.9 76.7
2016 578 n/a n/a 84.1
2017 577 49.0 11.7 82.8
2018 569 29.0 19.5 75.4
2019 498 29.8 16.6 87.3
2020 483 29.0 16.6 89
2021 421 28.1 14.9 88.6
2022 403 28.0 14.3 78.7
2023 423 28.6 14.7 89.8

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 Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,469
2018 $10,701
2019 $11,873
2020 $12,467
2021 $14,575
2022 $15,200

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 453rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 601st of 730 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)6344
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Monroe School District)6761
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)5545
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Monroe School District)6650
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)4830
 18%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (City of Monroe School District)4630
 16%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)4723
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Monroe School District)6555
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)6244
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Monroe School District)6859
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)6950
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Monroe School District)6357
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)4134
 7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (City of Monroe School District)4634
 12%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)4219
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Monroe School District)5845
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)7763
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Monroe School District)6956
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Minnie Ruffin Elementary School)6236
 26%
   6th Grade Social Studies (City of Monroe School District)4427
 17%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498423
 15.1%
African American486415
 14.6%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White23
 50%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.3%89.8%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Minnie Ruffin Elementary School.

Students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School are 98% African American.

Students who attend Minnie Ruffin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Luther King Junior High School
High : Wossman High School

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Louisiana elementary schools.


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