- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntsville, AL
Monte Sano Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monte Sano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010180000639
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Sano Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 29
- schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Sano Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Sano Elementary School ranks #1 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Monte Sano Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010180000639 · Huntsville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 14.6:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Monte Sano Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Monte Sano Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 263
Monte Sano Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Monte Sano Elementary School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Sano Elementary School compares
Monte Sano Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 82% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Monte Sano Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Sano Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Sano Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Huntsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
1,152 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Central School
Standard public school
610 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Monrovia Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Blossomwood Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverton Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Sano Elementary School
How many students attend Monte Sano Elementary School?
Monte Sano Elementary School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Sano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Sano Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Monte Sano Elementary School?
10.3% of students at Monte Sano Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Sano Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monte Sano Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Sano Elementary School?
Monte Sano Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Monte Sano Elementary School rank among schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Sano Elementary School ranks #1 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Monte Sano Elementary School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.