Monterey Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Monterey Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
94%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
450 students attend Monterey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Monterey Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monterey Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Monterey Elementary School part of?
Monterey Elementary School is part of Southern Berkshire School District.

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