Total enrollment
1,123
-69 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Monroe County
Iowa · Public K-12
Monroe County hosts 5 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,123 Iowa students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Monroe County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Monroe County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 77.4% | #23 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,123 | #86 of 90 | #2,679 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #86 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #89 of 90 | #2,048 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 37.4% | #60 of 90 | #2,194 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.3% | #84 of 89 | #2,415 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
7,513
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,123
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,996
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.4%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
3
622 students
Middle
1
153 students
High
1
348 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Albia Comm School District
1,123 students · 1 district in Monroe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Monroe County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Albia Middle School· 84.3%
- Albia High School· 81.5%
- Lincoln Center· 75.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albia High School | Albia | High | 09-12 | 348 | · |
| Lincoln Center | Albia | Elementary | 03-06 | 320 | · |
| Grant Center | Albia | Elementary | KG-02 | 239 | · |
| Albia Middle School | Albia | Middle | 07-08 | 153 | · |
| Kendall Center | Albia | Elementary | PK-PK | 63 | · |
Cities in Monroe County
About Monroe County
Monroe County is a sparse county of about 7,513 residents in Iowa. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,123 students across 5 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,996, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%.
In terms of grade levels, Monroe County is made up of 3 elementary schools (622 students), 1 middle school (153), and 1 high school (348).
The largest single district in Monroe County is Albia Comm School District, which alone enrolls about 1,123 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,123 students, declined 6% from the 1,192 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monroe County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data