Monticello Elementary School in Monticello, AR

At a glance

Reported students

408

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas elementary enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

384.5

Monticello Elementary School: 408 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

15.6:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 459
Teachers (FTE): 38
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about Monticello Elementary School

Monticello Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Monticello. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Monticello School District. NCES reports 408 students for 2024–25.

Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.4%) and Black (37%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Monticello Elementary School

1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.4%
Students with disabilities: 9.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 69.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1.75
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White53.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black37%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Monticello Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

361 reported students

Monticello Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

327 reported students

Monticello High School

High · Grades 09–12

506 reported students

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Public schools near Monticello Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Monticello Middle School Middle · Monticello School District	06–08	327	0.2 mi
Monticello Intermediate School Elementary · Monticello School District	03–05	361	0.3 mi
Monticello Occupational Education Center High · Monticello Occupational Education Center	09–12	0	0.3 mi
Monticello High School High · Monticello School District	09–12	506	0.4 mi
Arkansas Consolidate High School - Vera Lloyd High · Division of Youth Services School System	05–12	10	0.9 mi
Drew Central Elementary School Elementary · Drew Central School District	PK–05	562	1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Elementary School

What grades does Monticello Elementary School serve?

Monticello Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Monticello School District.

How many students attend Monticello Elementary School?

Monticello Elementary School reported 408 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 459 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 408 students and 26.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Monticello Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Monticello Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monticello School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Monticello Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

69.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Monticello Elementary School in?

Monticello Elementary School is part of Monticello School District, based in Monticello, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Monticello Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monticello Middle School (0.2 mi), Monticello Intermediate School (0.3 mi), Monticello Occupational Education Center (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.