- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, IA
Monticello Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191965002000
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA.
School address
District: Monticello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191965002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Monticello Middle School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 191965002000 · Monticello, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (320 students)
Monticello Middle School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Monticello Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
320 students
- This school
Monticello Middle School
305 students
- Carpenter Elem
Carpenter Elementary School
208 students
- Shannon Elemen
Shannon Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Monticello Middle School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Middle School compares
Monticello Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Monticello Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carpenter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannon Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
1 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Middle School
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, IA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Middle School?
29.8% of students at Monticello Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Middle School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Monticello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello High School (320 students), Carpenter Elementary School (208 students), and Shannon Elementary School (166 students). See the Monticello Comm School District district page for the complete list.