Monticello School District

935 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 444 students in Monticello School District.
Public Preschools in Monticello School District have a diversity score of 0.58, which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
151 Schools
# Students
1,643 Students
64,158 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
3,895 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monticello School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#143 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
39%
34%
40%
31%
36%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
38%
24%
% White
54%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,932 is higher than the state median of $13,138. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,315 is less than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,932
$13,138
Spending / Student
$12,315
$13,049

Best Monticello School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
1037 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,643 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links