Monte Sano Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Monte Sano Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Sano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monte Sano Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monte Sano Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monte Sano Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Sano Elementary School's ranking?
Monte Sano Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Monte Sano Elementary School?
269 students attend Monte Sano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Monte Sano Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Sano Elementary School?
Monte Sano Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Monte Sano Elementary School offer ?
Monte Sano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Monte Sano Elementary School part of?
Monte Sano Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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