MINNIE RUFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School 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 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is a public school located in Monroe, Louisiana, serving students within the Monroe City School District. Situated on Parkview Drive, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on core academic development for elementary-aged children. It is part of a district committed to fostering student growth through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

As a neighborhood school, Minnie Ruffin Elementary plays a vital role in the Monroe area by providing a learning environment centered on essential literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school works to uphold the standards of the Monroe City School system, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into middle school. Like many schools in the region, it emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture to help young learners build the academic and social skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact Minnie Ruffin Elementary School at (318) 322-3447 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.