Enrollment
313
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monett, MO
Monett Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Monett Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292112001595
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monett Intermediate earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Monett · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monett Intermediate has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monett Intermediate ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Monett, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monett Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monett Intermediate
Monett Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Monett, Missouri, enrolling 313 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monett R-I also operates Monett High (742 students) and Monett Middle (528 students) alongside Monett Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monett Intermediate compares
Monett Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Monett Intermediate is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monett R-I, which includes Monett Intermediate.
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 39.4%
Federal 21.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Monett Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monett Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monett Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monett Intermediate
How many students attend Monett Intermediate?
Monett Intermediate has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monett, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monett Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Monett Intermediate is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Monett Intermediate?
50.5% of students at Monett Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monett Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Monett Intermediate is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Monett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monett Intermediate?
Monett Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monett Intermediate rank among public schools in Monett?
By Resource Investment Index, Monett Intermediate ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Monett, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monett on the city page.
Is Monett Intermediate a good school?
Monett Intermediate earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monett R-I?
Besides Monett Intermediate, Monett R-I also operates Monett High (742 students), Monett Middle (528 students), and Monett Elem. (515 students). See the Monett R-I district page for the complete list.
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