Monte Sano Elementary School

1107 Monte Sano Blvd Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Monte Sano Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Monte Sano Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Monte Sano Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Sano Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#28 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monte Sano Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
5%
32%
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White
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monte Sano Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Monte Sano Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monte Sano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #28 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Monte Sano Elementary School often compared to?
Monte Sano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Monte Sano Elementary School?
263 students attend Monte Sano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Monte Sano Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Sano Elementary School?
Monte Sano Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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