Monticello School

San Juan District
197 N 200 W
MONTICELLO, UT 84535
277 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Monticello Elementary School is a public institution located in the heart of Monticello, Utah, serving as part of the San Juan School District. The school provides essential educational services to students in the rural community, focusing on foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the unique culture of southeastern Utah. As a central hub for local families, the school emphasizes student development, community engagement, and the specific educational goals set forth by the district.

The school operates with a commitment to student success, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the San Juan School District. Its location in Monticello places it in a region characterized by its scenic surroundings and close-knit community values. By integrating standard academic instruction with a focus on preparing students for their future educational journeys, Monticello Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching learning environment for its young student population.
277
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    190 (68.6%)
  • Hispanic
    65 (23.5%)
  • American Indian
    15 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: San Juan District
Phone: (435)678-1180
Website: http://www.sjsd.org/o/mes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 15
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 43
Gender Ratio