- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Monticello Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 280249000481 · Monticello, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 14.2:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence County High School (529 students)
Monticello Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Monticello Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
529 students
- This school
Monticello Elementary School
397 students
- Topeka Tilton
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
298 students
- New Hebron Att
New Hebron Attendance Center
259 students
- Rod Paige Midd 191
Rod Paige Middle School
191 students
What this shows Monticello Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Elementary School compares
Monticello Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,783
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Lawrence Co School Dist reports $12,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), up 63.
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, 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 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.
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.