MONROE PRIMARY CENTER

Monroe Primary Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Bend Community School Corp school district, located in South Bend, IN with about 314 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 20 teachers, Monroe Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Primary Center, located at 312 Donmoyer Ave in South Bend, Indiana, is a dedicated educational facility serving the youngest learners within the South Bend Community School Corporation. As a primary center, the school focuses on foundational education, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades (often preschool through second grade). Its mission is centered on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning during these critical formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the South Bend community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By concentrating specifically on primary-aged children, Monroe Primary Center is able to tailor its instructional strategies and classroom resources to meet the unique developmental needs of early learners. Through a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to provide a solid academic springboard that prepares its students for success as they transition to intermediate elementary schools.

For more information, contact Monroe Primary Center at (574) 393-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.