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Monticello Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
957 W McPherson Drive, Monticello, MS 39654 · (601) 587-7609 · Part of Lawrence County School District
Students
397
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Monticello Elementary
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 15.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 34.8%
Location
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957 W McPherson Drive, Monticello
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten59
Grade 179
Grade 274
Grade 370
Grade 458
Grade 557
Enrollment over time
343’20
334’21
335’22
398’23
397’24
Up 15.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 48%White 44%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.