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Monte Sano Elementary School

Summary:

Monte Sano Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 263 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Huntsville City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in the state.

Monte Sano Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 11th out of 684 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has a predominantly white student population (84.79%) and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.03%), in contrast to the nearby Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School and Blossomwood Elementary School, which have more diverse student bodies and higher rates of poverty. Additionally, Monte Sano Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.4 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools.

The data suggests that Monte Sano Elementary School is a high-performing school that serves a relatively affluent and racially homogeneous population, in contrast to the nearby schools in the Madison County and Huntsville City school districts, which have more diverse student bodies and higher rates of poverty. The school's consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools may contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1107 Monte Sano Blvd SE
       Huntsville, AL  35801

(256) 428-7300

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,022 Help


Students who attend Monte Sano Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Huntsville Junior High School
High:    Huntsville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
African American:
7.5%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Compare Details Monte Sano Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), African American (7.5%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monte Sano Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 10th best among 24 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monte Sano Elementary School is $10,022, which is the 8th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monte Sano Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monte Sano Elementary School 11th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Monte Sano Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monte Sano Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Monte Sano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.86 65th 623 89.6%
2005 81.27 81st 688 88.2%
2006 84.26 59th 689 91.4%
2007 82.25 67th 698 90.4%
2008 83.77 46th 698 93.4%
2009 89.14 16th 696 97.7%
2010 71.94 162nd 704 77.0%
2011 75.66 120th 709 83.1%
2012 77.02 95th 696 86.4%
2013 72.98 118th 696 83.0%
2014 91.42 39th 695 94.4%
2015 98.35 10th 691 98.6%
2016 94.51 31st 691 95.5%
2017 92.84 44th 688 93.6%
2018 91.72 42nd 680 93.8%
2019 95.08 27th 681 96.0%
2021 96.74 20th 692 97.1%
2022 95.31 29th 687 95.8%
2023 96.02 20th 680 97.1%
2024 96.98 11th 684 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Monte Sano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.84 46th 639 92.8%
2018 90.47 39th 640 93.9%
2019 93.67 23rd 646 96.4%
2021 94.18 28th 656 95.7%
2022 91.45 41st 656 93.8%
2023 93.61 28th 645 95.7%
2024 94.10 16th 650 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Monte Sano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 87.21 59th 639 90.8%
2018 91.42 44th 650 93.2%
2019 91.60 37th 650 94.3%
2021 96.83 18th 669 97.3%
2022 96.07 17th 669 97.5%
2023 96.03 21st 649 96.8%
2024 96.75 10th 655 98.5%
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Rank History for White students at Monte Sano Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.87 71st 508 86.0%
2019 92.66 22nd 529 95.8%
2021 94.88 25th 539 95.4%
2022 91.59 38th 540 93.0%
2023 92.80 29th 528 94.5%
2024 95.07 13th 535 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monte Sano Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 119 119
1989 136 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1990 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1991 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1992 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1993 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 275 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1995 365 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 365 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 150 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 164 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1999 178 16 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 180 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2001 207 18 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2002 205 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 205 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 203 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 250
2005 193 65 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2006 197 28 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2007 180 38 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 224
2008 174 35 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 159 44 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 214
2010 159 57 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 166 53 7 6 4 0 1 0 237
2012 140 29 6 1 3 0 2 0 181
2013 153 21 8 4 3 0 2 0 191
2014 153 30 6 1 3 0 3 0 196
2015 138 23 4 2 2 0 4 0 173
2016 170 31 3 6 1 0 14 0 225
2017 172 29 2 7 2 0 12 0 224
2018 190 32 1 11 1 0 8 0 243
2019 220 26 3 11 0 0 9 0 269
2020 217 20 1 16 0 0 12 0 266
2021 196 24 2 13 0 0 8 0 243
2022 239 17 2 10 1 0 0 0 269
2023 223 14 1 16 0 0 9 0 263
2024 227 20 2 9 0 0 9 0 267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monte Sano Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 119 9.0 13.2 0
1989 137 11.5 11.9 n/a
1990 153 11.0 13.9 0
1991 181 13.5 13.4 n/a
1992 175 11.0 15.9 n/a
1993 210 14.0 15.0 n/a
1994 276 20.0 13.8 n/a
1995 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1996 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1997 152 15.0 10.1 3.3
1998 174 16.5 10.5 6.9
1999 196 17.0 11.5 7.1
2000 195 16.0 12.2 6.2
2001 227 18.0 12.6 6.6
2002 235 16.5 14.2 9.8
2003 235 16.5 14.2 9.8
2004 250 20.3 12.3 14.9
2005 259 21.3 12.2 17.8
2006 229 19.0 12.1 12.2
2007 224 16.2 13.8 17
2008 218 16.9 12.9 14.7
2009 214 15.7 13.5 20.6
2010 230 16.3 14.0 21.7
2011 237 14.8 15.9 25.7
2012 181 13.5 13.3 19.9
2013 191 15.5 12.2 15.7
2014 196 14.4 13.6 17.3
2015 173 14.0 12.3 18.5
2016 225 17.0 13.2 21.3
2017 224 16.6 13.4 21.9
2018 243 16.5 14.6 17.3
2019 269 16.8 15.9 15.6
2020 266 16.8 15.8 9
2021 243 17.8 13.5 11.1
2022 269 16.8 15.9 4.1
2023 263 18.2 14.4 11
2024 267 16.2 16.4 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monte Sano Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 119 9.0 13.2 0
1989 137 11.5 11.9 n/a
1990 153 11.0 13.9 0
1991 181 13.5 13.4 n/a
1992 175 11.0 15.9 n/a
1993 210 14.0 15.0 n/a
1994 276 20.0 13.8 n/a
1995 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1996 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1997 152 15.0 10.1 3.3
1998 174 16.5 10.5 6.9
1999 196 17.0 11.5 7.1
2000 195 16.0 12.2 6.2
2001 227 18.0 12.6 6.6
2002 235 16.5 14.2 9.8
2003 235 16.5 14.2 9.8
2004 250 20.3 12.3 14.9
2005 259 21.3 12.2 17.8
2006 229 19.0 12.1 12.2
2007 224 16.2 13.8 17
2008 218 16.9 12.9 14.7
2009 214 15.7 13.5 20.6
2010 230 16.3 14.0 21.7
2011 237 14.8 15.9 25.7
2012 181 13.5 13.3 19.9
2013 191 15.5 12.2 15.7
2014 196 14.4 13.6 17.3
2015 173 14.0 12.3 18.5
2016 225 17.0 13.2 21.3
2017 224 16.6 13.4 21.9
2018 243 16.5 14.6 17.3
2019 269 16.8 15.9 15.6
2020 266 16.8 15.8 9
2021 243 17.8 13.5 11.1
2022 269 16.8 15.9 4.1
2023 263 18.2 14.4 11
2024 267 16.2 16.4 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monte Sano Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $862 (8.6%) $9,158 (91.4%) $10,022

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monte Sano Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 680 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monte Sano Elementary School)94.676.7
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)53.933.4
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monte Sano Elementary School)82.664.7
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)44.729.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monte Sano Elementary School)70.664.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)4428.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monte Sano Elementary School)76.253.1
 23.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)40.126.7
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students269263
 2.2%
African American2614
 46.2%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White220223
 1.4%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%11%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monte Sano Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Monte Sano Elementary School.

Students at Monte Sano Elementary School are 85% White, 7% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Monte Sano Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 684 Alabama elementary schools.

Students who attend Monte Sano Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Huntsville Junior High School
High : Huntsville High School


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