Enrollment
327
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, AR
Monticello Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050984000722
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR.
School address
District: Monticello School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050984000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Middle School
Monticello Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Monticello, Arkansas, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Monticello School District also operates Monticello High School (506 students) and Monticello Elementary School (408 students) alongside Monticello Middle 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 Middle School compares
Monticello Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.3 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 54.4%
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Monticello Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello School District, which includes Monticello Middle School.
$12,082
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 48.2%
Federal 25.6%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Middle School
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
47.7% of students at Monticello Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Monticello, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR. 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 Middle School a good school?
Monticello Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas 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 Monticello School District?
Besides Monticello Middle School, Monticello School District also operates Monticello High School (506 students), Monticello Elementary School (408 students), and Monticello Intermediate School (361 students). See the Monticello School District district page for the complete list.
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