At a glance
Reported students
272
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Monterey Elementary School: 272 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 272 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.4%) and White (17.6%). English learners represent 21.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Monterey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 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 0.51 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.51
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White17.6%
- Hispanic57.4%
- Black11.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.7%
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
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.
Other schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bricker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
286 reported students
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Giberson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Oak Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
235 reported students
Otero Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Public schools near Monterey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 340 | 0.4 mi |
| Carmel Community School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | KG–08 | 490 | 0.6 mi |
| Giberson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 291 | 1.1 mi |
| Atlas Preparatory Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | KG–04 | 286 | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Vista Community School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–08 | 590 | 1.2 mi |
| Turman Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 185 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Elementary School
What grades does Monterey Elementary School serve?
Monterey Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School reported 272 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 248 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 272 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Monterey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Monterey Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Monterey Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Monterey Elementary School in?
Monterey Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Monterey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centennial Elementary School (0.4 mi), Carmel Community School (0.6 mi), Giberson Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.