At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Monroe. It is one of 19 current school records connected to City of Monroe School District. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.7%) and White (2.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black95.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in City of Monroe School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
395 reported students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Cypress Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
431 reported students
Berg Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
328 reported students
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
458 reported students
Madison James Foster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Public schools near Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vision Learning Academy Elementary · Charter · New Vision Learning Academy | PK–06 | 227 | 1 mi |
| Carver Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 395 | 1.9 mi |
| Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 354 | 2 mi |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 579 | 2.1 mi |
| Lakeshore School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 532 | 2.3 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary Elementary · City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 268 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
What grades does Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary serve?
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City of Monroe School District.
How many students attend Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 391 students and 30.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City of Monroe School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary in?
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is part of City of Monroe School District, based in Monroe, LA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Vision Learning Academy (1 mi), Carver Elementary School (1.9 mi), Minnie Ruffin Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.