- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Monticello Nature Based Education held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 272139005310 · Monticello, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 28.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Senior High (1,313 students)
Monticello Nature Based Education held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Monticello Nature Based Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Sen
Monticello Senior High
1,313 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle
860 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary
794 students
- Little Mountai
Little Mountain Elementary
576 students
- Eastview Educa 301
Eastview Education Center
301 students
- This school 65
Monticello Nature Based Education
65 students
What this shows Monticello Nature Based Education reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Nature Based Education compares
Monticello Nature Based Education held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Monticello Public School District reports $15,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.