Monroe Elementary School in Janesville, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Monroe Elementary School is an urban public school in Janesville, Wisconsin that is part of School District of Janesville. It serves 349 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.9:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 5

349 Students

27 Teachers

55 S Pontiac Dr

Janesville, WI 53545 View local requests

http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us

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Monroe Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Monroe Elementary School Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Monroe Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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