Enrollment
272
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Monterey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453000668
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #66 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Elementary School ranks #66 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monterey Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an spends $11,944 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students) and The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students) alongside Monterey Elementary School.
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 Monterey Elementary School compares
Monterey Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 17.8%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Monterey Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Monterey Elementary School.
$11,944
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 60.0%
Federal 15.3%
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 Monterey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monterey Elementary School
How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey Elementary School?
59.9% of students at Monterey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monterey Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Elementary School ranks #66 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Monterey Elementary School a good school?
Monterey Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Monterey Elementary School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.
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