Monroe Elementary School

Monroe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
3615 Cassia St,  Boise, ID
Depot Bench Neighborhood
Boise School District
4.1
236 Students
B
Niche Grade
Home of the Monroe Bobcats, Monroe Elementary School has served Boise’s Depot Bench Neighborhood since 1954. The school’s student body includes kindergarten through the sixth grade. Monroe's mission is to ensure all children reach their potential by promoting academic excellence, respecting the diversity of others and building a caring community mindset. This esteemed institution has improved its established campus by adding newer classrooms and a gymnasium, while the parent-teacher organization hopes to further renovate and enhance the campus through fundraising efforts. The school has built a reputation for performing above the national average in math, reading and science while retaining a close-knit community indicative of many neighborhood schools in the area. Parents love Monroe's focus on fostering academic achievement and personal expression through its GATE program, designed to encourage and challenge gifted and talented students. Though the school has limited enrollment due to its popularity, parents and students regularly comment on how involved, friendly and supportive teachers and administrators are at Monroe. With small class sizes, dedicated staff and advanced academic programs, Monroe Elementary School is one of the best institutions to ensure your children get the individual attention they need to thrive.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.1%
State Average
20.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
79.3%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/18/2024
Love this school. Our kids have thrived here in the gate programs. Also live the small school feel and the sports.
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5.0 other
4/11/2017
My older daughters attended Monroe. When we had our late, third child we wanted her to attend Monroe, too. Because the school is popular and sometimes not available for open enrollment (we enrolled our older girls there from a different school area), we literally bought a house within walking distan...
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5.0 parent
5/15/2016
This has been a wonderful school for my son, I have been thrilled with every aspect. My child has had amazing support with the things he has struggled with and the team at Monroe has really made what could have been a hard year a great year.
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2.0 parent
3/17/2015
Bad 3rd grade teacher who is not dedicated to his students.Class DoJo program takes the place of his controlling his kids.wish I had known what kind of teacher he was before my daughter was assigned Principal and office staff avoid their post.Too bad because this school can be a great one.
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Monroe Elementary School

Monroe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Boise, ID and is served by the Boise School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 236 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Monroe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $539,833. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Janss School, Borah Senior High School, Boise Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monroe Elementary School.

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