Mount Vernon SD 80

Mount Vernon, Illinois — 4 schools

1,509
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$19,951
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mount Vernon SD 80 operates 4 public schools serving 1,509 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,445 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,951 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.4% local, 45.7% state, and 28.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $85,061 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #145 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 168:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.3% White, 28.8% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center accounts for 38.9% of all Mount Vernon SD 80 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mount Vernon SD 80-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mount Vernon SD 80 school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Mount Vernon SD 80 school enrollment ranges from 243 students (lowest) to 562 students (highest), a spread of 319 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mount Vernon SD 80 student-counselor ratio is 168:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mount Vernon SD 80 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Mount Vernon SD 80 is typically wider than the Mount Vernon SD 80-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

28.9%
Federal
45.7%
State
25.4%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
145 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jefferson County county, where this district is located.

$777
Studio/mo
$782
1 BR/mo
$1,026
2 BR/mo
$1,248
3 BR/mo
$1,365
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,061
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Mount Vernon SD 80.

White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 28.8%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 16.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

168:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mount Vernon SD 80

School Enrollment
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
562
Zadok Casey Middle School
380
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
260
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr
243

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Vernon SD 80?

Mount Vernon SD 80 has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,509 students.

How much does Mount Vernon SD 80 spend per student?

Mount Vernon SD 80 spends $19,951 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #145 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Mount Vernon SD 80?

The average teacher salary in Mount Vernon SD 80 is $85,061 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mount Vernon SD 80?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mount Vernon SD 80?

Mount Vernon SD 80 students are 47.3% White, 28.8% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mount Vernon SD 80?

Mount Vernon SD 80 has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #145 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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