City of Monroe School District

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.