Public schools in Monroe, LA
35 open public schools with an address in Monroe, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,151
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Monroe public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in Monroe, LA: 21 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,151 students, an average of 404 per school. The largest campus is Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and the largest elementary school is Sallie Humble Elementary School (579).
City of Monroe School District operates the most schools here (19), and 2 regular districts have at least one Monroe campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Monroe
City of Monroe School District
Public school district
19 schools in Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Public school district
13 schools in Monroe · 36 total
Academy of Collaboration Education
Independent charter agency
1 school in Monroe
New Vision Learning Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Monroe
Office of Juvenile Justice
State operated agency
1 school in Monroe · 5 total
Elementary schools in Monroe
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Collaborative Education (ACE) Academy of Collaboration Education · Charter | KG–08 | 92 | 8.2:1 | |
| Barkdull Faulk Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 212 | 10.2:1 | |
| Berg Jones Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 328 | 11.9:1 | |
| Carver Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 395 | 14.3:1 | |
| Clara Hall Accelerated School City of Monroe School District | PK–02 | 260 | 12.8:1 | |
| Cypress Point Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 431 | 11.7:1 | |
| J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School City of Monroe School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 458 | 13.2:1 | |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 501 | 15.2:1 | |
| Lakeshore School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 532 | 16:1 | |
| Lexington Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–02 | 547 | 13.7:1 | |
| Madison James Foster Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 278 | 10.8:1 | |
| Minnie Ruffin Elementary School City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 354 | 11:1 | |
| New Vision Learning Academy New Vision Learning Academy · Charter | PK–06 | 227 | 15.2:1 | |
| Robinson Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 374 | 15.7:1 | |
| Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 391 | 12.8:1 | |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 579 | 12.7:1 | |
| Shady Grove Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 195 | 11.4:1 | |
| Swartz Lower Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–02 | 325 | 12.5:1 | |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School Ouachita Parish | 03–05 | 350 | 17.6:1 | |
| Swayze Elementary School Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 175 | 10.2:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 268 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Monroe
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Junior High School City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 348 | 13.2:1 | |
| East Ouachita Middle School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 498 | 14.5:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Junior High School City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 350 | 11.2:1 | |
| Neville Junior High School City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 474 | 12.2:1 | |
| Ouachita Junior High School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 312 | 10.3:1 | |
| Richwood Junior High School Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 347 | 11:1 |
High schools in Monroe
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 577 | 12.4:1 | |
| Neville High School City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 1,042 | 14.6:1 | |
| Ouachita Parish High School Ouachita Parish | 08–12 | 1,112 | 15.2:1 | |
| Richwood High School Ouachita Parish | 08–12 | 400 | 9.4:1 | |
| Sterlington High School Ouachita Parish | 09–12 | 513 | 14.2:1 | |
| Wossman High School City of Monroe School District | 09–12 | 635 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Monroe
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrouse School City of Monroe School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 106 | 15.1:1 | |
| Southside Alternative High School Office of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 01–12 | 165 | 8.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.5%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black77.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 35 Monroe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,151 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monroe
How many public schools are in Monroe, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in Monroe: 21 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 14,151 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monroe?
Schools with an address in Monroe belong to 5 education agencies, led by City of Monroe School District (19 schools), Ouachita Parish (13 schools), Academy of Collaboration Education (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monroe?
Ouachita Parish High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monroe, with 1,112 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monroe?
Yes. 2 of the 35 public schools in Monroe are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Collaborative Education (ACE), New Vision Learning Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monroe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monroe public schools is 12.5:1, lower than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monroe guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities