Enrollment
305
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Middle School
Monticello Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Iowa, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 460 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Monticello's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carpenter Elementary School (208 students): Monticello Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello High School (320 students) and Carpenter Elementary School (208 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,055
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Comm School District, which includes Monticello Middle School.
$13,055
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 46.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 | 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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
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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.
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, 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 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. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Monticello Middle School a good school?
Monticello Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa 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 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.
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