Monroe Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 485 elementary school students from grades KG-5
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Cynthia Wissler
- Fax: (515) 279-4331
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 485
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 242 (49.9%)
- Females: 243 (50.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (11.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 341 (70.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 395 (81.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 158 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 33 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 27.8% |
| White | 127 | 26.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 | 15.5% |
| 1st Grade | 80 | 16.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 86 | 17.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 87 | 17.9% |
| 4th Grade | 80 | 16.5% |
| 5th Grade | 77 | 15.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 58%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $46,610
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,306 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,891 | 78% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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