MONROE CENTER GRADE SCHOOL

Monroe Center Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meridian CUSD 223 school district, located in Monroe Center, IL with about 321 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Monroe Center Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monroe Center Grade School is a public elementary school located in the small village of Monroe Center, Illinois. Serving the local community as part of the Meridian Community Unit School District 223, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the primary grades. It is situated in a rural setting, offering a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its young learners.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through a standard elementary curriculum. By maintaining a small-town feel, Monroe Center Grade School aims to partner closely with parents and community members to create an engaging learning space. Its presence in the region serves as a central hub for the village, prioritizing early childhood education and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact Monroe Center Grade School at (815) 645-2230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

PO Box 360
Monroe Center, IL 61052-0360
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MONROE CENTER GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Monroe Center, IL with about 321 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Meridian CUSD 223
Total Students:
321
Teachers:
24.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 321 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MONROE CENTER GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.