- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, MN
Little Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Little Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272139001837
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Mountain Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Mountain Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Monticello, MN.
School address
District: Monticello Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272139001837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Little Mountain Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 272139001837 · Monticello, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14.8:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Senior High (1,313 students)
Little Mountain Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Little Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Sen
Monticello Senior High
1,313 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle
860 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary
794 students
- This school
Little Mountain Elementary
576 students
- Eastview Educa 301
Eastview Education Center
301 students
- 882 Online 6-1 80
882 Online 6-12
80 students
What this shows Little Mountain Elementary reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Mountain Elementary compares
Little Mountain Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Little Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Monticello Public School District reports $15,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 882 Online 6-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Little Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary?
Little Mountain Elementary has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, MN. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Mountain Elementary?
28.3% of students at Little Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Little Mountain Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Monticello, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Mountain Elementary?
Little Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Mountain Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Monticello, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Monticello Public School District?
Besides Little Mountain Elementary, Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students), Monticello Middle (860 students), and Pinewood Elementary (794 students). See the Monticello Public School District district page for the complete list.