Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monticello Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monticello Elementary School serves the northwest part of Monticello, MS, covering an area of approximately 228 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monticello Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
School Motto
We are Family.
School Rankings
Monticello Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
48%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Lime Green
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello Elementary School's ranking?
Monticello Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Monticello Elementary School?
397 students attend Monticello Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Monticello Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monticello Elementary School offer ?
Monticello Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monticello Elementary School part of?
Monticello Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
School Reviews
Review Monticello Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
