NCES ID: 2201080
City of Monroe School District operates 19 schools serving 8,036 students across Ouachita Parish's urban area. The district experienced a 1.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 supported by 530 teachers.
Academically, the district's performance falls below state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 24.4% compared to Louisiana's 30.3% average, while reading proficiency reached 33.1% against the state average of 39.0%. The graduation rate of 84.9% is nearly aligned with the state average of 85.1%.
The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 84.4% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. The district is 82.2% Black, 13.6% White, 1.5% Hispanic, and 1.2% Asian. English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment.
Financially, the district operates with a $121.1 million total budget but spends $2,024 per pupil, substantially below Louisiana's $8,665 state average. Revenue sources are relatively balanced: 41.2% from local funding, 40.2% from state sources, and 18.6% from federal dollars. This funding disparity, combined with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, shapes the district's operational context and resource constraints.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
8,036
Schools
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$2,024
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
24.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Based on LEAP 2025, ACT, graduation, and other indicators
75.0 pts
District Performance Score
84.9%
Graduation
18.5
ACT Avg
92.9%
Attendance
Percentage of students scoring Advanced or Mastery
33.1%
ELA/Reading
24.4%
Math
17.6%
Science
Students absent 10%+ of enrolled days
Source: Louisiana Department of Education Data Library (2024-25)