Is Monroe Elementary School a good school?

Monroe Elementary School ranks 309 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monroe Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Monroe Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe Elementary School?

Students at Monroe Elementary School are 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Monroe Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Monroe Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Eagle View Middle School High : Cumberland Valley High School

Monroe Elementary School

Summary:

Monroe Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, serving 478 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Cumberland Valley School District, which is ranked 75 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Monroe Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2022-2023 school year, 65.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the district average of 58.8% and the state average of 39.3%. In PSSA Science, 89.9% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district average of 80.3% and the state average of 65.6%. However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (83.47%) compared to the surrounding Mechanicsburg Area School District and Northern York County School District schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Additionally, Monroe Elementary School serves a more affluent community, with only 25.73% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 28.29% to 43.95%. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also highlights the need to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their background. Overall, Monroe Elementary School stands out as an academically high-performing school, but the district may need to address the lack of racial diversity and ensure that all students have access to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Detail:

Public K-5

1240 Boiling Springs Rd
Boiling Springs, PA 17007-9673

(717) 697-0028

District: Cumberland Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
309^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,852

Students who attend Monroe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eagle View Middle School
High:	Cumberland Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monroe Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Monroe Elementary School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Elementary School is $12,852, which is the 4^th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Monroe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Elementary School 309^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Monroe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Cumberland Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Valley School District 75^th of 606 Pennsylvania 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	PA State Percentile
2003	84.12	188^th	1302	85.6%
2004	77.36	294^th	1308	77.5%
2005	69.73	414^th	1299	68.1%
2006	75.99	330^th	1545	78.6%
2007	73.03	425^th	1555	72.7%
2008	74.63	350^th	1551	77.4%
2009	69.83	469^th	1549	69.7%
2010	73.93	379^th	1579	76.0%
2011	75.42	327^th	1597	79.5%
2012	71.05	513^th	1599	67.9%
2013	71.40	460^th	1519	69.7%
2014	74.48	376^th	1467	74.4%
2015	68.88	505^th	1474	65.7%
2016	73.90	409^th	1554	73.7%
2017	79.08	309^th	1547	80.0%
2018	79.46	289^th	1530	81.1%
2019	75.48	397^th	1544	74.3%
2021	73.44	387^th	1433	73.0%
2022	77.83	332^nd	1534	78.4%
2023	78.85	309^th	1534	79.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.30	287^th	1414	79.7%

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Rank History for White students at Monroe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.43	401^st	1236	67.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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	Total
1988	462	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	468
1989	453	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	457
1990	447	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
1991	433	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	437
1992	438	1	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
1993	433	1	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	441
1994	432	1	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	448
1995	447	8	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	468
1996	447	8	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	468
1997	432	6	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	447
1998	408	3	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	419
1999	397	4	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	410
2000	403	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	414
2001	402	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	413
2002	371	3	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
2003	371	3	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
2004	370	1	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	388
2005	352	0	12	0	2	n/a	n/a	366
2006	321	2	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	336
2007	305	2	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	326
2008	312	2	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	329
2009	313	2	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	326
2010	299	4	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	318
2011	265	3	7	9	0	0	6	290
2012	269	2	6	7	0	0	8	292
2013	312	7	7	11	1	0	8	346
2014	334	9	9	11	1	0	8	372
2015	308	10	7	8	1	0	9	343
2016	314	5	6	11	1	0	12	349
2017	372	5	7	12	1	0	15	412
2018	419	6	11	20	1	1	20	478
2019	429	5	13	28	1	0	23	499
2020	451	6	15	27	1	0	23	523
2021	430	6	8	28	0	0	20	492
2022	410	14	5	26	1	0	18	474
2023	399	18	15	24	1	0	21	478

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	468	22.2	21.0	n/a
1989	457	22.8	20.0	n/a
1990	447	23.5	19.0	0
1991	437	23.5	18.5	n/a
1992	447	24.9	17.9	n/a
1993	441	25.5	17.3	n/a
1994	448	27.0	16.6	n/a
1995	468	28.7	16.3	n/a
1996	468	28.7	16.3	n/a
1997	447	27.7	16.1	n/a
1998	419	28.0	15.0	n/a
1999	410	27.5	14.9	n/a
2000	414	28.0	14.8	5.6
2001	413	30.5	13.5	8
2002	386	27.6	14.0	6.5
2003	386	27.6	14.0	6.5
2004	388	28.7	13.5	5.7
2005	366	28.1	13.0	6.8
2006	336	26.3	12.8	14.9
2007	326	26.2	12.4	16
2008	329	28.5	11.5	16.7
2009	326	29.1	11.2	15.6
2010	318	27.1	11.7	14.5
2011	290	24.6	11.7	16.6
2012	292	24.6	11.8	18.2
2013	346	26.1	13.2	21.4
2014	372	27.9	13.2	19.1
2015	343	29.0	11.8	24.2
2016	349	28.0	12.4	23.8
2017	412	30.9	13.3	21.4
2018	478	31.4	15.1	22.8
2019	499	32.0	15.5	22.8
2020	523	31.6	16.5	22.4
2021	492	30.6	16.0	22.2
2022	474	26.7	17.7	23
2023	478	30.6	15.6	25.7

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	468	22.2	21.0	n/a
1989	457	22.8	20.0	n/a
1990	447	23.5	19.0	0
1991	437	23.5	18.5	n/a
1992	447	24.9	17.9	n/a
1993	441	25.5	17.3	n/a
1994	448	27.0	16.6	n/a
1995	468	28.7	16.3	n/a
1996	468	28.7	16.3	n/a
1997	447	27.7	16.1	n/a
1998	419	28.0	15.0	n/a
1999	410	27.5	14.9	n/a
2000	414	28.0	14.8	5.6
2001	413	30.5	13.5	8
2002	386	27.6	14.0	6.5
2003	386	27.6	14.0	6.5
2004	388	28.7	13.5	5.7
2005	366	28.1	13.0	6.8
2006	336	26.3	12.8	14.9
2007	326	26.2	12.4	16
2008	329	28.5	11.5	16.7
2009	326	29.1	11.2	15.6
2010	318	27.1	11.7	14.5
2011	290	24.6	11.7	16.6
2012	292	24.6	11.8	18.2
2013	346	26.1	13.2	21.4
2014	372	27.9	13.2	19.1
2015	343	29.0	11.8	24.2
2016	349	28.0	12.4	23.8
2017	412	30.9	13.3	21.4
2018	478	31.4	15.1	22.8
2019	499	32.0	15.5	22.8
2020	523	31.6	16.5	22.4
2021	492	30.6	16.0	22.2
2022	474	26.7	17.7	23
2023	478	30.6	15.6	25.7

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$287 (2.4%)	$11,849 (97.6%)	$12,137
2020	$178 (1.5%)	$11,864 (98.5%)	$12,041
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$11,751 (100.0%)	$11,751
2022	$137 (1.1%)	$12,715 (98.9%)	$12,852

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 397^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 309^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Monroe Elementary School)	68.8	62.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)	82.8	68.9	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Monroe Elementary School)	61.9	66.3	4.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Monroe Elementary School)	87.1	89.9	2.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)	85.8	75.2	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Monroe Elementary School)	57.2	67.7	10.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)	64.5	61.5	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Monroe Elementary School)	63.1	65.2	2.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Monroe Elementary School)	87.1	89.9	2.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary School)	77.5	69.3	8.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	499	478	4.2%
African American	5	18	260%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	13	15	15.4%
Hispanic	28	24	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	429	399	7%
Two or More Races	23	21	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.8%	25.7%	2.9%

Schools Near Monroe Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monroe Elementary School	Public	K-5	1240 Boiling Springs Rd	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 697-0028	478	31	15.6	25.7%	399 (83.5%)	18 (3.8%)	24 (5.0%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	78.9	309^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.9%		77.8	332^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.4%	23	62.3	66.3	67.7	65.2	89.9	89.9	68.9	75.2	61.5	69.3	$12,852	$137	$12,715
Iron Forge Elementary School	Public	3-5	4 Academy Street Suite 200	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	484	36	13.3	34.9%	394 (81.4%)	7 (1.4%)	8 (1.7%)	51 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	74.2	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.7	294^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%	108	71.6	64.7	58.0	64.8	84.4	84.4	61.5	65.2	61.5	62.9	$13,361	$801	$12,560
Broad Street Elementary School	Public	1-3	200 S Broad St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 691-4574	202	15	13.4	43.6%	158 (78.2%)	17 (8.4%)	12 (5.9%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)	66.3			66.3			58.4			58.4	$14,303	$468	$13,834
Shepherdstown Elementary School	Public	1-3	1849 S York St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4589	263	20	13.2	35.7%	190 (72.2%)	18 (6.8%)	19 (7.2%)	25 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)								(n/a)	66.6			66.6			55.1			55.1	$14,707	$674	$14,033
Upper Allen Elementary School	Public	1-3	1790 S Market St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 691-4594	286	22	12.9	36.4%	174 (60.8%)	61 (21.3%)	15 (5.2%)	20 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)								(n/a)	61.0			61.0			61.0			61.0	$14,371	$468	$13,902
Dillsburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	202 S Chestnut St	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	472	33	14.4	22.9%	423 (89.6%)	6 (1.3%)	16 (3.4%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	77.2	335^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.2%		81.6	258^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.2%	77	73.6	50.6	73.7	64.8	81.4	81.4	65.2	66.7	86.8	72.7	$12,386	$262	$12,125
Elmwood Academy	Public	4-5	100 E Elmwood Avenue	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4578	707	44	15.9	37.2%	505 (71.4%)	77 (10.9%)	54 (7.6%)	36 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.8%)	67.9	535^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.1%		64.9	590^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.5%	55		54.7	45.0	49.7	84.7	84.7		63.8	63.1	63.5	$13,340	$648	$12,691
South Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 South Mountain Road	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	407	29	14.0	25.3%	376 (92.4%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	66	574^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.6%		72.8	437^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.5%	137	67.6	39.7	58.5	55.3	69.9	69.9	71.8	52.8	73.1	66.1	$13,928	$423	$13,505
Silver Spring Elementary School	Public	K-5	6746 Carlisle Pike	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 506-3755	516	34	15.2	28.3%	297 (57.6%)	13 (2.5%)	29 (5.6%)	145 (28.1%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	76.2	348^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.3%		83.8	225^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.3%	123	51.9	64.2	60.2	58.9	92.6	92.6	68.3	66.3	71.4	68.8	$12,604	$280	$12,323
Northside Elementary School	Public	1-3	411 N Walnut St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4581	248	18	13.7	44.0%	190 (76.6%)	13 (5.2%)	18 (7.3%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)								(n/a)	62.4			62.4			68.3			68.3	$17,336	$687	$16,649

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