Enrollment
405
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, IL
Monticello Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172655005715
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 405
- students enrolled
Monticello Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monticello, IL.
School address
District: Monticello Cusd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 172655005715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Middle School
Monticello Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Monticello, Illinois, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Monticello Cusd 25 also operates Washington School (543 students) and Monticello High School (489 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 91.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Monticello Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Cusd 25, which includes Monticello Middle School.
$13,809
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 16.5%
Federal 5.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Heath Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Middle School
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Monticello, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 #1 of 3 public schools in Monticello, IL. 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. 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 Cusd 25?
Besides Monticello Middle School, Monticello Cusd 25 also operates Washington School (543 students), Monticello High School (489 students), and White Heath Elem School (270 students). See the Monticello Cusd 25 district page for the complete list.
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