Monroe Elementary School

Monroe Elementary School is a public school in Norman, Oklahoma, which is a mid-size suburb. The school has 483 students and serves students in grades PK to 5. The ratio of students to teachers is about 14:1, which is a little better than the average for the district. There are 34 full-time teachers at the school, but there are no full-time school counselors. There are an equal number of boys and girls in the class, and 57% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Monroe Elementary School is a great place to learn because it focuses on the basics and helps students succeed. In terms of performance, 41% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 33% scored at or above that level in reading/ELA. The school does better in math than the district, but not as well in reading. Compared to the state, Monroe Elementary does better than the average in both subjects. In math, 26% of students are proficient, and in reading, 25% are proficient. Based on how well the students did on state tests and how ready they are for future academic success, the school is ranked #268 among Oklahoma elementary schools. Monroe Elementary has a good student-teacher ratio, a diverse student body, and a good record of students doing well in math, which shows that they can keep getting better at reading.

In the recent news Monroe Elementary has been the center of many good things that show how much it cares about its students' safety, health, goodwill and new ideas in 2025. Monroe opened a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Foundation Lab in September 2025 for all grades from Pre-K to 5th grade. The lab has building supplies, robotics kits, and hands-on learning tools that are part of the regular curriculum. This lets students learn more about and understand concepts. In May 2024, the school opened new storm shelters as part of a district-wide safety program paid for by a bond from 2019. These shelters can hold all of the students at the school and can also be used as music or multipurpose rooms when they aren't needed for emergencies. Most recently, Monroe was a place where kids under 18 could get free meals in the summer of 2025. These types of changes show that how Monroe Elementary is becoming more focused on making sure all students have equal access, learning through doing, and keeping students safe and healthy.

Q1. What kinds of activities can I do outside of school?

Ans: Art, music, sports that happen at certain times of the year, academic clubs, and projects that help the community.

Q2. Do you offer services for special education?

Ans. Yes, with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to help with learning needs.

Q3. What kinds of technology tools are available?

Ans. Computers, tablets, and interactive learning tools are built into lessons in classrooms.

Q4. What does the school do to keep kids safe and in line?

Ans. By having supervised entry and exit, emergency drills, a code of conduct, and support for good behavior.

Q5. What role do parents and the community play?

Ans. Through volunteering, parent-teacher meetings, family events, and partnerships with the community.