Serving 576 students in grades 1-5, Little Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Mountain Elementary serves the southeast part of Monticello, MN, covering an area of approximately 32.3 square miles. Families typically live 10-12 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Little Mountain Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Kid, Every Day
School Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Mountain Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Little Mountain Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Little Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Little Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary School?
576 students attend Little Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Little Mountain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Mountain Elementary School?
Little Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Little Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Mountain Elementary School part of?
Little Mountain Elementary School is part of Monticello Public School District.
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