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City of Monroe School District

Louisiana · Public School District
19
Schools
8,646
Students
$16,250
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
74.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

City of Monroe School District is a public school district in Louisiana serving 8,646 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,250 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carroll Junior High School07–08335
Martin Luther King Junior High School07–08353
Neville Junior High School07–08480
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carroll High School09–12609
Neville High School09–121,121
Wossman High School09–12636
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sherrouse SchoolKG–12249
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,250+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
38%
State
35.9%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal
26.4%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
8,646
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in City of Monroe School District?
City of Monroe School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 8,646 students.
What is the graduation rate for City of Monroe School District?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does City of Monroe School District spend per student?
City of Monroe School District spends $16,250 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in City of Monroe School District?
74% of students in City of Monroe School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in City of Monroe School District?
No, City of Monroe School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does City of Monroe School District serve?
City of Monroe School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for City of Monroe School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in City of Monroe School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.