- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Valley City, UT
Monticello Academy
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490004901150Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Academy has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Monticello Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490004901150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Monticello Academy held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 490004901150 · West Valley City, UT Elementary · MID · CHARTER
689 enr · 19.7:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Academy West Point (442 students)
Monticello Academy held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
How Monticello Academy compares
Monticello Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 44% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Utah - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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
24
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 22.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Monticello Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Monticello Academy reports $9,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monticello Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Academy West Point | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Academy
How many students attend Monticello Academy?
Monticello Academy has 689 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Academy is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 25% higher 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 Monticello Academy?
40.3% of students at Monticello Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Academy?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Academy?
Monticello Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Monticello Academy rank among elementary schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Monticello Academy?
Besides Monticello Academy, Monticello Academy also operates Monticello Academy West Point (442 students). See the Monticello Academy district page for the complete list.