- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Monticello Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050984000724 · Monticello, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 14.1:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (506 students)
Monticello Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Monticello Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
506 students
- This school
Monticello Elementary School
408 students
- Monticello Int
Monticello Intermediate School
361 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
327 students
What this shows Monticello Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Elementary School compares
Monticello Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Monticello School District reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.