- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, IA
Shannon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shannon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191965001155
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shannon Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shannon Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA.
School address
District: Monticello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191965001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Shannon Elementary School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 191965001155 · Monticello, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 13.8:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (320 students)
Shannon Elementary School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Shannon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
320 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
305 students
- Carpenter Elem
Carpenter Elementary School
208 students
- This school
Shannon Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Shannon Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shannon Elementary School compares
Shannon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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
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 89.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Shannon Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monticello Comm School District reports $13,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shannon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpenter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shannon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shannon Elementary School
How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, IA. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shannon Elementary School?
18.1% of students at Shannon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shannon Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Monticello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Shannon Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Monticello Comm School District?
Besides Shannon Elementary School, Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello High School (320 students), Monticello Middle School (305 students), and Carpenter Elementary School (208 students). See the Monticello Comm School District district page for the complete list.