Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

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394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School, located in Ash, North Carolina, is a rural public school serving students in Brunswick County. As part of the Brunswick County School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that fosters both academic growth and character development within a supportive community environment. The school’s location reflects its role as a neighborhood anchor, offering a focused learning setting for elementary-aged children in the surrounding area.

The school emphasizes a standard elementary curriculum while utilizing the resources provided by the broader Brunswick County school system to enhance student engagement and performance. By maintaining a balance between core subject mastery and social-emotional learning, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members can find up-to-date information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and district policies through the official website provided by the Brunswick County Schools.

394

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	87
Black	65
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
207 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
87 (22.1 %)
Black
65 (16.5 %)
Two or More
28 (7.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brunswick County Schools
Phone:	(910)756-5910
Website:	http://www.bcswan.net/education/school/school.php?sectionid=7
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 67