Very Good
#348 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 17% in state
Little Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Monticello Public School District · Monticello, MN
A Monticello Public School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9350 FALLON AVE NE, Monticello, MN 55362
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Mountain Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Little Mountain Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,870
Median home value
$324,400
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain Elementary - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Intensive Dcd - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Swan River Montessori Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Monticello Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Mountain Elementary is listed in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Mountain Elementary
Little Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Monticello, MN, part of Monticello Public School District, serving approximately 598 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Mountain Elementary
What grades does Little Mountain Elementary serve?
Little Mountain Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary?
Little Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Mountain Elementary rank in MN?
Little Mountain Elementary ranks #348 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Little Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Little Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Mountain Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Little Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Little Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Little Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Mountain Elementary?
34.3% of students at Little Mountain Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (763) 272-2600
- Area population (ZIP 55362)
- 20,125
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55362; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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