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Monroe School District

Connecticut · Public School District
5
Schools
3,367
Students
$22,623
Per-Pupil Spend
+58% nat'l
11.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Monroe School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,367 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,623 is above average for a US public school district. Only 12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fawn Hollow Elementary SchoolKG–05664
Monroe Elementary SchoolPK–05410
Stepney Elementary SchoolKG–05485
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jockey Hollow School06–08774
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Masuk High School09–121,034
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,623+58% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
75%
State
20.9%
Local (property tax)
75.3%
Federal
3.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,367
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,623 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,367 students.
What is the graduation rate for Monroe School District?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Monroe School District spend per student?
Monroe School District spends $22,623 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Monroe School District?
12% of students in Monroe School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Monroe School District?
No, Monroe School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Monroe School District serve?
Monroe School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Monroe School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Monroe School District is 52/100. 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.