Enrollment
664
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Elementary School
Monticello Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Kentucky, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 664 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 243 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 664 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monticello's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bell Elementary School (432 students): Monticello Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.9:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students) and Wayne County Middle School (646 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Monticello Elementary School.
$12,565
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 20.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 #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.
Is Monticello Elementary School a good school?
Monticello Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 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.
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