Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
26%
24%
Black
29%
32%
White
24%
31%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ruth Ann Monroe Primary often compared to?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
579 students attend Ruth Ann Monroe Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Ann Monroe Primary?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offer ?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruth Ann Monroe Primary part of?
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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