Shannon Elementary School

www.monticello.k12.ia.us/projects/shannon/

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Shannon Elementary School, located at 321 W South St in Monticello, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monticello Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, Shannon Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their formative school years.

The school operates with a commitment to student-centered education, often highlighting various classroom initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and collaborative partnerships with local families. As part of the broader Monticello school system, Shannon Elementary strives to integrate modern educational practices with a small-town community approach, ensuring that students receive personalized attention in a welcoming setting. Those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, staff directories, or current district projects can find further details through the official district website.

144

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shannon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	6

White
127 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.6 %)
Two or More
6 (4.2 %)
Black
3 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monticello Comm School District
Phone:	(319)465-3000
Website:	http://www.monticello.k12.ia.us/projects/shannon/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59