ROY NEAL SHELLING SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the City of Monroe School District school district, located in Monroe, LA with about 405 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School, located on Elm Street in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monroe City School District. Named in honor of a prominent local figure, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. The school focuses on essential academic development, aiming to build a strong literacy and mathematical foundation while fostering the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

As part of the Monroe community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the neighborhood to ensure student success. By utilizing the Louisiana state curriculum, the faculty works to prepare students for the challenges of middle school through engaging instruction and academic enrichment. The institution remains committed to the academic and personal development of its students, striving to cultivate a positive school culture where children are encouraged to excel in their studies and become responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary at (318) 322-9533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.