Little Mountain Elementary vs Monticello Nature Based Education
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Mountain Elementary
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
576 students
Monticello Nature Based Education
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
65 students
| Measure | Little Mountain Elementary Monticello, Minnesota | Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #95 of 923 | #23 of 923 |
| National rank | #3474 of 50,301 | #1475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 576 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Monticello | Monticello |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monticello Nature Based Education scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 82.8).
- •Monticello Nature Based Education does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 32.6%).
- •Little Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 65.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Mountain Elementary better than Monticello Nature Based Education?
On the Success Index (US), Monticello Nature Based Education ranks higher (87.5 vs 82.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Little Mountain Elementary and Monticello Nature Based Education?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Monticello in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Mountain Elementary: 576. Monticello Nature Based Education: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Mountain Elementary and Monticello Nature Based Education rank in Minnesota?
Little Mountain Elementary is 95th of 923 and Monticello Nature Based Education is 23rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).