- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Monterey Elementary School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080453000668 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 18.1:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Monterey Elementary School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monterey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 272
Monterey Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Monterey Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Elementary School compares
Monterey Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.