Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Summary:

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Ash, North Carolina, serving 394 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brunswick County Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary stands out for its high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage. However, the school has been steadily improving its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, now ranking 620 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars. The school particularly excels in Mathematics and Science, outperforming the state and district averages, but lags behind in Reading, especially in the lower grade levels.

Compared to nearby schools, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below in academic proficiency, with the exception of Union Elementary, which consistently outperforms the district and state. However, the school appears to be outperforming the nearby Old Dock Elementary, which is part of the Columbus County Schools district and has lower overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 250 Pea Landing Road NW
       Ash, NC  28420


(910) 756-5910

District: Brunswick County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,522 Help


Students who attend Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shallotte Middle
High:    Brunswick County Early College
    West Brunswick High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
22.1%
African American:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Brunswick County Schools District. Student population at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (22.1%), African American (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary is 15.1. 8 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary is $10,522, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary 620th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Brunswick County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Schools 78th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.22 894th 1276 29.9%
2007 56.17 624th 1293 51.7%
2008 45.43 796th 1324 39.9%
2009 56.00 682nd 1354 49.6%
2010 67.58 452nd 1363 66.8%
2011 66.15 492nd 1381 64.4%
2012 49.07 786th 1388 43.4%
2013 30.72 1025th 1403 26.9%
2014 31.98 980th 1390 29.5%
2015 26.68 1128th 1440 21.7%
2016 27.34 1115th 1425 21.8%
2017 17.62 1241st 1429 13.2%
2018 25.01 1147th 1434 20.0%
2019 37.98 968th 1473 34.3%
2021 50.31 711th 1489 52.2%
2022 59.66 597th 1514 60.6%
2023 58.08 616th 1502 59.0%
2024 57.74 620th 1505 58.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.82 222nd 421 47.3%
2019 38.70 303rd 497 39.0%
2021 62.58 75th 385 80.5%
2022 60.70 117th 485 75.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.62 551st 801 31.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.96 877th 1332 34.2%
2019 46.99 749th 1361 45.0%
2021 55.83 482nd 1329 63.7%
2022 68.23 301st 1366 78.0%
2023 57.18 547th 1437 61.9%
2024 72.88 274th 1450 81.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.90 1179th 1405 16.1%
2019 33.85 1014th 1424 28.8%
2021 37.40 868th 1440 39.7%
2022 50.18 710th 1458 51.3%
2023 55.48 627th 1459 57.0%
2024 63.33 488th 1455 66.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.49 667th 897 25.6%
2019 34.55 611th 878 30.4%
2021 33.64 440th 646 31.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.87 79th 612 87.1%
2022 55.89 284th 500 43.2%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 1087th 1413 23.1%
2019 42.71 869th 1430 39.2%
2021 61.21 528th 1444 63.4%
2022 65.13 469th 1464 68.0%
2023 57.10 613th 1461 58.0%
2024 50.27 741st 1464 49.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.06 599th 927 35.4%
2019 42.86 556th 949 41.4%
2021 52.21 324th 896 63.8%
2023 32.21 665th 933 28.7%
2024 28.07 733rd 924 20.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.08 641st 851 24.7%
2019 37.66 576th 865 33.4%
2021 65.35 202nd 843 76.0%
2022 59.03 288th 893 67.7%
2023 58.69 313th 915 65.8%
2024 85.36 78th 951 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 1104th 1178 6.3%
2019 31.76 907th 1183 23.3%
2021 36.29 781st 1172 33.4%
2022 46.71 655th 1194 45.1%
2023 54.18 557th 1183 52.9%
2024 44.44 697th 1166 40.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Open Quote We moved from Greensboro, NC in June, 2016. We were very weary of our rising 5th grader transferring to a new school and leaving his friends behind. The teachers here were more than willing to make his, along with our, transition as smooth as possible. Our son really enjoyed his one year at JMME and we really liked his teachers.

Thank You JMME for your awesome dedication to individual detail for all the students! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 288 130 1 26 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 288 130 1 26 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 302 136 4 43 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 270 122 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 285 131 4 63 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 279 100 3 84 1 n/a n/a 20 487
2008 274 100 3 85 3 n/a n/a 21 486
2009 233 111 4 83 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2010 231 106 3 97 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 228 97 4 97 2 0 19 0 447
2012 208 100 3 108 1 0 18 0 438
2013 186 82 3 108 4 0 16 0 399
2014 191 75 4 122 4 0 23 0 419
2015 208 74 7 113 5 1 22 0 430
2016 222 84 6 114 3 1 21 0 451
2017 230 78 6 113 4 2 27 0 460
2018 233 74 3 103 6 1 19 0 439
2019 250 77 3 102 5 0 22 0 459
2020 243 70 4 98 4 0 23 0 442
2021 213 67 4 94 2 0 22 0 402
2022 189 67 3 97 2 1 32 0 391
2023 207 65 4 87 1 2 28 0 394

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 Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 448 33.0 13.6 0
2003 448 33.0 13.6 0
2004 485 33.0 14.7 53.6
2005 442 33.0 13.4 55.9
2006 485 33.0 14.7 60
2007 487 n/a n/a 52.2
2008 486 30.0 16.2 63.9
2009 433 30.0 14.4 67.9
2010 439 28.0 15.7 71.3
2011 447 26.7 16.7 75.2
2012 438 25.8 16.9 74.2
2013 399 26.0 15.3 44.1
2014 419 27.2 15.3 81.4
2015 430 27.0 15.9 99.3
2016 451 26.0 17.3 74.1
2017 460 27.0 17.0 78.9
2018 439 30.5 14.3 74.5
2019 459 27.3 16.8 73.4
2020 442 30.0 14.7 99.3
2021 402 25.6 15.6 99.3
2022 391 28.0 13.9 99.2
2023 394 26.0 15.1 99.2

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 Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 448 33.0 13.6 0
2003 448 33.0 13.6 0
2004 485 33.0 14.7 53.6
2005 442 33.0 13.4 55.9
2006 485 33.0 14.7 60
2007 487 n/a n/a 52.2
2008 486 30.0 16.2 63.9
2009 433 30.0 14.4 67.9
2010 439 28.0 15.7 71.3
2011 447 26.7 16.7 75.2
2012 438 25.8 16.9 74.2
2013 399 26.0 15.3 44.1
2014 419 27.2 15.3 81.4
2015 430 27.0 15.9 99.3
2016 451 26.0 17.3 74.1
2017 460 27.0 17.0 78.9
2018 439 30.5 14.3 74.5
2019 459 27.3 16.8 73.4
2020 442 30.0 14.7 99.3
2021 402 25.6 15.6 99.3
2022 391 28.0 13.9 99.2
2023 394 26.0 15.1 99.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,286 (12.2%) $9,235 (87.8%) $10,522

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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 968th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 616th of 1502 Elementary schools
 24.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)85.374.3
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)69.174.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)67.655.7
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)5751.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)32.952
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)58.762.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)47.158.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)57.960.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)42.458.1
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)62.460.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)47.838.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)55.951.9
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary)6266.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Brunswick County Schools)77.668.6
 9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459394
 14.2%
African American7765
 15.6%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic10287
 14.7%
Pacific Islander02
White250207
 17.2%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%99.2%
 25.8%


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Students who attend Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shallotte Middle
High : Brunswick County Early College
High : West Brunswick High

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary ranks 620th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary.

Students at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary are 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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