Monroe Elementary

Summary:

Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school located in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 354. The school is part of the Janesville School District, which is ranked 260 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monroe Elementary has a strong performance history, ranking 123 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained a high ranking, with a 5-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 4-star rating in the previous three school years. Monroe Elementary consistently outperforms the Janesville School District and the state of Wisconsin in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, where 79.31% of 3rd-grade students, 82.46% of 4th-grade students, and 68.09% of 5th-grade students scored proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages.

Additionally, Monroe Elementary demonstrates exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's Hispanic student population ranks 15th out of 331 Wisconsin elementary schools, and its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations rank 31st and 35th, respectively, out of their respective statewide cohorts. While the school has seen a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 8.8% in 2019-2020 to 12.6% in 2022-2023, it still maintains lower rates than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 55 S Pontiac Dr
       Janesville, WI  53545-2200


(608) 743-6900

District: Janesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,418 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Elementary ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Janesville School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary is 13.9. 10 elementary schools in the Janesville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Elementary is $11,418. 10 elementary schools in the Janesville School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Elementary 123rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Monroe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Janesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Janesville School District 260th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monroe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.83 198th 633 68.7%
2005 75.44 138th 632 78.2%
2006 66.27 295th 712 58.6%
2008 58.36 506th 1021 50.4%
2009 67.77 328th 1030 68.2%
2010 68.35 312th 1045 70.1%
2011 57.45 527th 1046 49.6%
2012 59.92 496th 1045 52.5%
2013 80.68 107th 1053 89.8%
2014 84.12 82nd 1061 92.3%
2015 71.29 263rd 1076 75.6%
2016 72.19 261st 1075 75.7%
2017 62.53 403rd 1071 62.4%
2018 52.31 544th 1025 46.9%
2019 58.45 456th 1037 56.0%
2021 78.01 178th 1050 83.0%
2022 81.30 146th 1067 86.3%
2023 84.96 99th 1067 90.7%
2024 82.64 123rd 1061 88.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.04 74th 222 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 488th 721 32.3%
2019 65.31 187th 742 74.8%
2021 91.72 22nd 746 97.1%
2022 75.09 109th 748 85.4%
2023 89.10 31st 770 96.0%
2024 77.75 110th 790 86.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.77 419th 854 50.9%
2019 64.45 233rd 874 73.3%
2021 80.01 79th 847 90.7%
2022 83.05 56th 859 93.5%
2023 88.19 35th 871 96.0%
2024 85.71 43rd 866 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.94 532nd 997 46.6%
2019 54.71 487th 1002 51.4%
2021 76.15 183rd 1004 81.8%
2022 79.17 149th 1017 85.3%
2023 81.54 122nd 1010 87.9%
2024 81.97 105th 1011 89.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.69 497th 997 50.2%
2019 61.71 380th 1002 62.1%
2021 75.79 182nd 1003 81.9%
2022 79.41 158th 1017 84.5%
2023 84.30 93rd 1011 90.8%
2024 79.27 158th 1012 84.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.19 19th 271 93.0%
2019 86.72 21st 266 92.1%
2022 92.59 9th 296 97.0%
2024 92.58 15th 331 95.5%
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Rank History for White students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 493rd 686 28.1%
2019 45.48 416th 718 42.1%
2021 79.34 97th 699 86.1%
2022 74.76 135th 704 80.8%
2023 73.34 148th 715 79.3%
2024 76.18 130th 727 82.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Open Quote The principal does not care about the special education students and will not provide for their best interests. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monroe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 454 1 8 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 465
1989 420 2 6 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 430
1990 421 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 455 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 473 8 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1993 461 9 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 467 8 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 454 16 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 454 16 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 496 10 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 442 11 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 472 15 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 416 16 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 398 11 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 360 14 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 360 14 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 366 11 7 19 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 381 12 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 402 18 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 354 13 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 345 20 5 25 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 344 27 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 333 26 7 22 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 314 12 2 25 1 1 21 0 376
2012 322 11 3 31 0 1 17 0 385
2013 305 9 4 25 0 1 18 0 362
2014 304 12 6 29 1 0 22 0 374
2015 282 21 5 34 2 0 21 0 365
2016 288 16 6 48 1 0 20 0 379
2017 307 26 4 51 0 0 20 0 408
2018 304 21 4 50 1 0 19 0 399
2019 295 22 7 45 1 0 27 0 397
2020 282 25 3 45 0 0 28 0 383
2021 261 23 5 48 1 1 30 0 369
2022 244 20 6 53 0 1 30 0 354
2023 249 17 4 50 0 1 33 0 354
2024 242 20 2 51 0 1 33 0 349

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 24.0 19.3 12.3
1989 430 23.5 18.2 2.6
1990 436 20.5 21.2 3.4
1991 469 20.0 23.4 10
1992 492 25.5 19.2 10.4
1993 481 25.2 19.1 11.6
1994 483 25.1 19.2 12
1995 484 27.8 17.4 11.2
1996 484 27.8 17.4 11.2
1997 515 28.3 18.2 10.9
1998 463 28.4 16.3 8.9
1999 505 29.6 17.1 15.8
2000 444 27.5 16.1 17.6
2001 419 28.5 14.7 19.3
2002 400 25.9 15.4 16.5
2003 400 25.9 15.4 16.5
2004 404 26.0 15.5 18.1
2005 417 24.9 16.7 n/a
2006 456 28.9 15.8 n/a
2007 398 28.1 14.2 18.3
2008 396 27.1 14.6 27.3
2009 397 25.5 15.6 30.7
2010 390 24.2 16.0 33.8
2011 376 25.2 14.9 39.1
2012 385 26.5 14.4 38.7
2013 362 24.7 14.6 42
2014 374 24.3 15.3 43
2015 365 n/a n/a 43
2016 379 26.0 14.5 47
2017 408 26.8 15.1 46.3
2018 399 27.3 14.6 40.6
2019 397 27.9 14.2 51.1
2020 383 27.1 14.1 46
2021 369 26.0 14.1 55
2022 354 27.3 12.9 42.9
2023 354 26.2 13.5 52.5
2024 349 25.0 13.9 52.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 24.0 19.3 12.3
1989 430 23.5 18.2 2.6
1990 436 20.5 21.2 3.4
1991 469 20.0 23.4 10
1992 492 25.5 19.2 10.4
1993 481 25.2 19.1 11.6
1994 483 25.1 19.2 12
1995 484 27.8 17.4 11.2
1996 484 27.8 17.4 11.2
1997 515 28.3 18.2 10.9
1998 463 28.4 16.3 8.9
1999 505 29.6 17.1 15.8
2000 444 27.5 16.1 17.6
2001 419 28.5 14.7 19.3
2002 400 25.9 15.4 16.5
2003 400 25.9 15.4 16.5
2004 404 26.0 15.5 18.1
2005 417 24.9 16.7 n/a
2006 456 28.9 15.8 n/a
2007 398 28.1 14.2 18.3
2008 396 27.1 14.6 27.3
2009 397 25.5 15.6 30.7
2010 390 24.2 16.0 33.8
2011 376 25.2 14.9 39.1
2012 385 26.5 14.4 38.7
2013 362 24.7 14.6 42
2014 374 24.3 15.3 43
2015 365 n/a n/a 43
2016 379 26.0 14.5 47
2017 408 26.8 15.1 46.3
2018 399 27.3 14.6 40.6
2019 397 27.9 14.2 51.1
2020 383 27.1 14.1 46
2021 369 26.0 14.1 55
2022 354 27.3 12.9 42.9
2023 354 26.2 13.5 52.5
2024 349 25.0 13.9 52.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $280 (2.5%) $10,903 (97.5%) $11,183
2020 $284 (2.5%) $10,984 (97.5%) $11,268
2021 $323 (2.8%) $11,095 (97.2%) $11,418

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 456th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 1067 Elementary schools
 34.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary)56.159.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)39.838
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)68.286.4
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)51.552.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary)47.364.4
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)46.649.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)49.175.6
 26.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)3948.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Monroe Elementary)51.973.3
 21.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Janesville School District)58.163.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Monroe Elementary)51.973.3
 21.5%
   4th Grade Science (Janesville School District)55.658
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary)43.152.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)37.239.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)4061.8
 21.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)44.742.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397354
 10.8%
African American2217
 22.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic4550
 11.1%
Pacific Islander01
White295249
 15.6%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%52.5%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe Elementary

Students who attend Monroe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marshall Middle
High : Craig High
High : Rock River Charter School

Students at Monroe Elementary are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Monroe Elementary.

Monroe Elementary ranks 123rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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