Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 19 schools in district

Clara Hall Accelerated School

1000 Plum Street, Monroe, LA 71202City of Monroe School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
297
Students
Total enrolled
$16,250
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 297 students in grades PK–02 in Monroe, Louisiana.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,250 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clara Hall Accelerated School is a mid-sized elementary in Monroe, Louisiana, serving grades PK–02 with 297 students. The district invests $16,250 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Clara Hall Accelerated School

297
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution164 male · 133 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 276 students
Student Composition
97%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black97%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220108000792

Academic Outcomes at Clara Hall Accelerated School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71202

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,250Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,250
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,150
Student Support$3,088
Administration$1,950
Operations$2,438
Other$1,625
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,250 spent per student, an estimated $7,199 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
38%
State government
35.9%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal programs
26.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lexington Elementary SchoolSallie Humble Elementary SchoolJ.S. Clark Magnet Elementary SchoolCypress Point Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Neville Junior High SchoolMartin Luther King Junior High SchoolCarroll Junior High School
↓
High School
Neville High SchoolWossman High SchoolCarroll High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyOuachita Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCity of Monroe School District →
Phone: (318)322-8501
NCES ID: 220108000792
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Monroe seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in City of Monroe School District
High
Neville High School
1,121 students · 09–12
● 50 opp49% FRL
High
Wossman High School
636 students · 09–12
● 36 opp79% FRL
High
Carroll High School
609 students · 09–12
● 50 opp84% FRL
Elem
Lexington Elementary School
604 students · PK–02
● 50 opp48% FRL
Elem
Sallie Humble Elementary School
599 students · 03–06
● 50 opp49% FRL
Mid
Neville Junior High School
480 students · 07–08
● 50 opp59% FRL
Elem
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
462 students · PK–06
● 50 opp66% FRL
Elem
Cypress Point Elementary School
451 students · PK–06
● 47 opp84% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 Plum Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.