Named after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, Monroe Elementary School first opened its doors in 1923 with 87 students enrolled and just four rooms for teaching. Two more rooms were added in 1944, and in 1950, an auditorium, gymnasium and more classrooms were added to the building.
Today, Monroe Elementary School has around 400 students enrolled with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1. Kindergarten through fifth grade is taught standard at Monroe Elementary School along with ELL, intervention education, special education, music, art and physical education.
Parents can keep up with their student’s success and other school-related activities through online tools like Virtual Backpack, Infinite Campus, Monroe New and more. Monroe Elementary School also has bilingual resources available for those who prefer to communicate in a different language than English.
No matter what parents need to help their students succeed, they can find everything they need online through Monroe Elementary School’s website. Teacher and additional faculty contact information can all be found online, and everyone at Monroe Elementary School is eager to answer any questions or concerns of parents and other community members.
Monroe Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
3015 Francis Ave,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
40.4%
Science
25.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
445:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Black
34.3%
Hispanic
24.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22%
White
10.2%
Two or more races
6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$170K - $775K
Homes For Sale
37
Average Home Value
$266,572
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Average Household Income
$94,694
% of College Grads
50.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,316 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
27.4%
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Parks in this Area
Witmer Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Ashby Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Tower Park
- Basketball
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- Picnic Area
Beaverdale Park
- Bike Trails
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- Picnic Area
Riley Park
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
Inter-Urban Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Monroe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 433 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Monroe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $266,572. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hoover High School, North High School, Roosevelt High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monroe Elementary School.