Carpenter Elementary School

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

208 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Carpenter Elementary School, located in Monticello, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monticello Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal growth, Carpenter Elementary aims to prepare children for success in their future schooling and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local Monticello community.

The school is characterized by a commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing a blend of traditional curriculum and modern educational resources to meet diverse learning needs. As part of the broader district framework, Carpenter Elementary benefits from collaborative professional development and a focus on building a cohesive school culture. Through its dedication to excellence and student well-being, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

208

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carpenter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
183 (88.0%)
Hispanic
13 (6.2%)
Two or More
6 (2.9%)
Black
5 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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/carpenter/
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 71