Enrollment
65
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, MN
Monticello Nature Based Education
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Nature Based Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272139005310
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Nature Based Education earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 65
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Nature Based Education ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Monticello, MN.
School address
District: Monticello Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272139005310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
What stands out at Monticello Nature Based Education
Monticello Nature Based Education is a mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Minnesota, enrolling 65 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 65 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students) and Monticello Middle (860 students) alongside Monticello Nature Based Education.
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 Nature Based Education compares
Monticello Nature Based Education on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$15,058
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Monticello Nature Based Education is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Public School District, which includes Monticello Nature Based Education.
$15,058
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 52.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 Nature Based Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Monticello Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pinewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastview Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Nature Based Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Nature Based Education
How many students attend Monticello Nature Based Education?
Monticello Nature Based Education has 65 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Nature Based Education?
28.3% of students at Monticello Nature Based Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Nature Based Education?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Nature Based Education is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Monticello, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Nature Based Education?
Monticello Nature Based Education has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Monticello Nature Based Education rank among elementary schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Nature Based Education ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Monticello, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Monticello Nature Based Education a good school?
Monticello Nature Based Education earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota 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 Public School District?
Besides Monticello Nature Based Education, Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students), Monticello Middle (860 students), and Pinewood Elementary (794 students). See the Monticello Public School District district page for the complete list.
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