- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, IA
Monticello High School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191965001153
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA.
School address
District: Monticello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191965001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Monticello High School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 191965001153 · Monticello, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 12.3:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Middle School (305 students)
Monticello High School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Monticello High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monticello High School
320 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
305 students
- Carpenter Elem
Carpenter Elementary School
208 students
- Shannon Elemen
Shannon Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Monticello High School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello High School compares
Monticello High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Monticello High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monticello Comm School District reports $13,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monticello High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpenter Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shannon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello High School
How many students attend Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, IA. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello High School?
21.9% of students at Monticello High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello High School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monticello Comm School District?
Besides Monticello High School, Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello Middle School (305 students), Carpenter Elementary School (208 students), and Shannon Elementary School (166 students). See the Monticello Comm School District district page for the complete list.