Enrollment
408
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, AR
Monticello Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050984000724
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR.
School address
District: Monticello School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050984000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Elementary School
Monticello Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monticello, Arkansas, enrolling 408 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monticello School District also operates Monticello High School (506 students) and Monticello Intermediate School (361 students) alongside Monticello 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 Monticello Elementary School compares
Monticello Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 53% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 53.4%
African American 37.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Monticello Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello School District, which includes Monticello Elementary School.
$12,082
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 48.2%
Federal 25.6%
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 Monticello Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Elementary School
How many students attend Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Elementary School?
57.2% of students at Monticello Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Elementary School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Monticello, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Monticello Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Monticello Elementary School a good school?
Monticello Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Monticello School District?
Besides Monticello Elementary School, Monticello School District also operates Monticello High School (506 students), Monticello Intermediate School (361 students), and Monticello Middle School (327 students). See the Monticello School District district page for the complete list.
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