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Sherrouse School

300 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203City of Monroe School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
249
Students
Total enrolled
$16,250
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
38.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 150% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 249 students in grades KG–12 in Monroe, Louisiana.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,250 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sherrouse School is a mid-sized other in Monroe, Louisiana, serving grades KG–12 with 249 students. The district invests $16,250 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 38.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sherrouse School

249
Total Students
38.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution177 male · 72 female
71%
29%
Male 71%Female 29%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 195 students
Student Composition
90%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black90%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220108002019

Academic Outcomes at Sherrouse School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71203

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
  • 38.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 78% 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
+8 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
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyOuachita Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCity of Monroe School District →
Phone: (318)343-3258
NCES ID: 220108002019
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Monroe seeking a public 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
300 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.