MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence County School District school district, located in Monticello, MS with about 476 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary educational institution located in Monticello, Mississippi. Serving the local community under the Lawrence County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their foundational years. The campus, situated on W McPherson Drive, serves as a hub for early childhood and elementary education, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
As part of the Lawrence County School District, Monticello Elementary emphasizes the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and student success. The school integrates core academic curricula with various programs designed to build literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. For parents, community members, or those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details, the district’s official website provides a central resource for updates and school-related information.
For more information, contact MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 587-7609 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-7609
http://www.lawrence.k12.ms.us
MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Monticello, MS with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawrence County School District
- Total Students:
- 476
- Teachers:
- 26.66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 476 students
- White
- 48.9%
- Black or African American
- 46.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.