- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, IA
Carpenter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carpenter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191965001152
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carpenter Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carpenter Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA.
School address
District: Monticello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191965001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Carpenter Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 191965001152 · Monticello, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 14.9:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (320 students)
Carpenter Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carpenter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
320 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
305 students
- This school
Carpenter Elementary School
208 students
- Shannon Elemen
Shannon Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Carpenter Elementary School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carpenter Elementary School compares
Carpenter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Carpenter Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monticello Comm School District reports $13,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carpenter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carpenter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carpenter Elementary School
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, IA. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carpenter Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Carpenter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carpenter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carpenter Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Monticello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carpenter Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monticello Comm School District?
Besides Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello High School (320 students), Monticello Middle School (305 students), and Shannon Elementary School (166 students). See the Monticello Comm School District district page for the complete list.