- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Monticello Middle School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 172655005715 · Monticello, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington School (543 students)
Monticello Middle School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Monticello Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Sch
Washington School
543 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
489 students
- This school
Monticello Middle School
405 students
- White Heath El
White Heath Elem School
270 students
What this shows Monticello Middle School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Middle School compares
Monticello Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Monticello Cusd 25 reports $13,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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 #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.
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.