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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.

7-year change in Monroe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,123
-79 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 90%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,123
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
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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)
  1. Albia Middle School· 84.3%
  2. Albia High School· 81.5%
  3. Lincoln Center· 75.9%

See all 3 schools in Monroe County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Albia High SchoolAlbiaHigh09-12348·
Lincoln CenterAlbiaElementary03-06320·
Grant CenterAlbiaElementaryKG-02239·
Albia Middle SchoolAlbiaMiddle07-08153·
Kendall CenterAlbiaElementaryPK-PK63·

Cities in Monroe County

Albia5 schools

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,123 students, declined 7% from the 1,202 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Monroe County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Monroe County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 1,123.
How many high schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Iowa has 1 public high school, serving approximately 348 students.
How many middle schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Iowa has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 153 students.
How many elementary schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Iowa has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 622 students.
What is the largest school district in Monroe County?
Albia Comm School District is the largest school district in Monroe County, serving approximately 1,123 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Monroe County?
Monroe County, Iowa has a population of approximately 7,513, with a median age of 42. About 23.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Monroe County?
Median household income in Monroe County is $70,996, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Monroe County?
Approximately 21.4% of adults 25 and older in Monroe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Monroe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 37.4% of students in Monroe County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Iowa county average of 41.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe County schools?
Across Monroe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data