Serving 598 students in grades 1-5, Little Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Little Mountain Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Mountain Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Little Mountain Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Little Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Little Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary School?
598 students attend Little Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Little Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Mountain Elementary School?
Little Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Little Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Little Mountain Elementary School part of?
Little Mountain Elementary School is part of Monticello Public School District.
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