Enrollment
397
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, MS
Monticello Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280249000481
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Monticello, MS.
School address
District: Lawrence Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280249000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Elementary School
Monticello Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Mississippi, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 79.4% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% 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 Topeka Tilton Attendance Center (298 students): Monticello Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 11.9:1).
Lawrence Co School Dist also operates Lawrence County High School (529 students) and Topeka Tilton Attendance Center (298 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▼ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$11,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
African American 47.9%
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Monticello Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence Co School Dist, which includes Monticello Elementary School.
$11,530
Per student
-4%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 46.2%
Federal 20.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Topeka Tilton Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hebron Attendance Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rod Paige Middle School | Smaller | 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
2 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 Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 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 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Elementary School?
79.4% of students at Monticello Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Elementary School is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Monticello, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 elementary schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Monticello, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Monticello Elementary School a good school?
Monticello Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi 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 Lawrence Co School Dist?
Besides Monticello Elementary School, Lawrence Co School Dist also operates Lawrence County High School (529 students), Topeka Tilton Attendance Center (298 students), and New Hebron Attendance Center (259 students). See the Lawrence Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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