Monroe Elementary

Summary:

Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, serving 285 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Manitowoc School District, which is ranked 391 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Monroe Elementary's performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the Manitowoc School District and Wisconsin state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 35.56% at Monroe Elementary, compared to 39.93% for the district and 52.07% for the state. Similarly, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics was 45.9% at Monroe Elementary, compared to 40.28% for the district and 54.24% for the state. Additionally, Monroe Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2018-2019 to 21.8% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools within the Manitowoc School District, such as Riverview Elementary and Jackson Elementary, Monroe Elementary appears to be performing at a lower level academically. While Monroe Elementary has increased its spending per student over the years, this has not translated into significantly improved academic outcomes, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2502 S 14th St
       Manitowoc, WI  54220-6499


(920) 663-9550

District: Manitowoc School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
811th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,476 Help


Students who attend Monroe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle
High:    Lincoln High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Two or more races:
12.3%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Elementary ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Manitowoc School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.35. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), two or more races (12.3%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% 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 12.9. 3 elementary schools in the Manitowoc 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 $13,476. 4 elementary schools in the Manitowoc School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Elementary 811th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Monroe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manitowoc School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manitowoc School District 391st 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 56.83 349th 633 44.9%
2005 61.66 304th 632 51.9%
2006 40.69 524th 712 26.4%
2007 47.66 457th 689 33.7%
2008 43.01 742nd 1021 27.3%
2009 59.27 492nd 1030 52.2%
2010 61.86 439th 1045 58.0%
2011 57.36 532nd 1046 49.1%
2012 52.09 639th 1045 38.9%
2013 57.61 475th 1053 54.9%
2014 50.54 609th 1061 42.6%
2015 65.48 366th 1076 66.0%
2016 63.06 389th 1075 63.8%
2017 58.16 461st 1071 57.0%
2018 49.17 584th 1025 43.0%
2019 51.56 556th 1037 46.4%
2021 37.69 722nd 1050 31.2%
2022 45.90 648th 1067 39.3%
2023 34.45 778th 1067 27.1%
2024 30.35 811th 1061 23.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.27 51st 77 33.8%
2023 31.30 66th 96 31.3%
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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
2018 21.61 277th 287 3.5%
2019 53.28 101st 275 63.3%
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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 53.64 299th 721 58.5%
2019 49.37 329th 742 55.7%
2022 52.79 298th 748 60.2%
2023 52.50 315th 770 59.1%
2024 42.10 441st 790 44.2%
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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 39.70 575th 854 32.7%
2019 42.92 527th 874 39.7%
2021 34.29 604th 847 28.7%
2022 37.20 585th 859 31.9%
2023 31.29 669th 871 23.2%
2024 22.88 743rd 866 14.2%
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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 51.53 544th 997 45.4%
2019 62.37 379th 1002 62.2%
2021 31.84 753rd 1004 25.0%
2022 40.04 681st 1017 33.0%
2023 19.71 850th 1010 15.8%
2024 19.74 847th 1011 16.2%
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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 46.39 590th 997 40.8%
2019 40.74 671st 1002 33.0%
2021 43.51 636th 1003 36.6%
2022 50.75 550th 1017 45.9%
2023 53.80 517th 1011 48.9%
2024 46.76 620th 1012 38.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.00 77th 107 28.0%
2019 29.24 81st 122 33.6%
2024 19.43 103rd 123 16.3%
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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
2023 39.71 168th 290 42.1%
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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 43.36 426th 686 37.9%
2019 41.96 457th 718 36.4%
2021 29.88 549th 699 21.5%
2022 33.64 509th 704 27.7%
2023 30.02 557th 715 22.1%
2024 26.61 579th 727 20.4%
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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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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
1989 329 1 n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 335
1990 349 0 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1991 343 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 361 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 407 3 35 4 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 408 4 39 3 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 392 2 48 3 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 392 2 48 3 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 381 3 39 10 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 365 0 31 14 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 357 1 30 9 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 343 7 27 17 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 334 9 29 15 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2002 291 4 33 19 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 291 4 33 19 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 304 7 36 15 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 297 8 38 12 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 270 3 44 11 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 270 4 51 17 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 260 8 64 20 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 264 9 70 29 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 282 15 44 27 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 273 18 43 21 1 0 10 0 366
2012 264 12 45 15 0 0 13 0 349
2013 273 14 50 21 0 0 14 0 372
2014 277 9 44 31 1 0 15 0 377
2015 301 17 42 29 1 0 16 0 406
2016 271 19 36 25 1 0 14 0 366
2017 260 16 43 31 0 0 16 0 366
2018 241 10 33 37 0 0 21 0 342
2019 232 11 31 34 1 0 26 0 335
2020 209 10 27 28 3 0 30 0 307
2021 198 13 15 24 2 0 24 0 276
2022 176 11 18 31 3 0 34 0 273
2023 171 19 28 31 1 0 35 0 285

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
1989 335 18.0 18.6 0
1990 366 14.3 25.5 0
1991 351 14.0 25.0 0
1992 365 14.0 26.0 n/a
1993 451 22.0 20.5 0
1994 455 20.3 22.4 0
1995 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
1996 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
1997 434 25.5 17.0 0
1998 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1999 399 24.0 16.6 n/a
2000 396 24.5 16.2 n/a
2001 388 23.0 16.9 n/a
2002 347 19.0 18.3 n/a
2003 347 19.0 18.3 n/a
2004 364 23.0 15.8 0
2005 357 25.5 14.0 n/a
2006 329 22.9 14.4 n/a
2007 342 20.5 16.7 35.7
2008 352 22.1 15.9 38.9
2009 372 22.6 16.5 40.9
2010 369 24.1 15.3 37.7
2011 366 22.1 16.5 40.2
2012 349 22.3 15.6 40.4
2013 372 20.7 17.9 49.2
2014 377 22.5 16.7 46.2
2015 406 n/a n/a 47.3
2016 366 22.0 16.6 49.2
2017 366 21.8 16.7 44.5
2018 342 23.1 14.8 41.8
2019 335 21.8 15.3 43
2020 307 20.5 14.9 50.2
2021 276 23.2 11.8 57.6
2022 273 24.2 11.2 53.1
2023 285 21.9 12.9 51.2

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 Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 335 18.0 18.6 0
1990 366 14.3 25.5 0
1991 351 14.0 25.0 0
1992 365 14.0 26.0 n/a
1993 451 22.0 20.5 0
1994 455 20.3 22.4 0
1995 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
1996 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
1997 434 25.5 17.0 0
1998 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1999 399 24.0 16.6 n/a
2000 396 24.5 16.2 n/a
2001 388 23.0 16.9 n/a
2002 347 19.0 18.3 n/a
2003 347 19.0 18.3 n/a
2004 364 23.0 15.8 0
2005 357 25.5 14.0 n/a
2006 329 22.9 14.4 n/a
2007 342 20.5 16.7 35.7
2008 352 22.1 15.9 38.9
2009 372 22.6 16.5 40.9
2010 369 24.1 15.3 37.7
2011 366 22.1 16.5 40.2
2012 349 22.3 15.6 40.4
2013 372 20.7 17.9 49.2
2014 377 22.5 16.7 46.2
2015 406 n/a n/a 47.3
2016 366 22.0 16.6 49.2
2017 366 21.8 16.7 44.5
2018 342 23.1 14.8 41.8
2019 335 21.8 15.3 43
2020 307 20.5 14.9 50.2
2021 276 23.2 11.8 57.6
2022 273 24.2 11.2 53.1
2023 285 21.9 12.9 51.2

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.
Finances

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 $756 (6.7%) $10,463 (93.2%) $11,221
2020 $448 (3.8%) $11,422 (96.2%) $11,868
2021 $855 (6.3%) $12,620 (93.6%) $13,476

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 556th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 778th of 1067 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary)36.831.6
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manitowoc School District)29.328.4
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)39.555.3
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manitowoc School District)32.340.6
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary)42.927.9
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manitowoc School District)37.731.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)51.827.9
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manitowoc School District)38.631.6
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Monroe Elementary)60.750.8
 9.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Manitowoc School District)43.648
 4.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Monroe Elementary)55.441
 14.4%
   4th Grade Science (Manitowoc School District)45.542.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Elementary)47.723.5
 24.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manitowoc School District)36.226.8
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Elementary)52.345.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manitowoc School District)36.741.5
 4.8%
   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 Students335285
 14.9%
African American1119
 72.7%
American Indian11
Asian3128
 9.7%
Hispanic3431
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White232171
 26.3%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%51.2%
 8.2%


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Monroe Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Monroe Elementary.

Students who attend Monroe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle
High : Lincoln High

Students at Monroe Elementary are 60% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% African American.


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

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