- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, KY
Monticello Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210579002346
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579002346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Monticello Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210579002346 · Monticello, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 15.8:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (895 students)
Monticello Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Monticello Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
895 students
- This school
Monticello Elementary School
664 students
- Wayne County M
Wayne County Middle School
646 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
432 students
- Walker Early L
Walker Early Learning Center
358 students
- Lake Cumberlan 30
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
30 students
What this shows Monticello Elementary School reports 664 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Monticello Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center | Smaller | Higher 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
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Elementary School
How many students attend Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has 664 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, KY. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Monticello Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 86.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 #5 of 8 public schools in Monticello, KY. 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 Wayne County?
Besides Monticello Elementary School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students), Wayne County Middle School (646 students), and Bell Elementary School (432 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.