Enrollment
381
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, WA
Little Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Little Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530540002584
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Mountain Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Mountain Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Mountain Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540002584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Mountain Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Mountain Elementary
Little Mountain Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #294.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Mount Vernon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary (498 students): Little Mountain Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.6:1).
Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students) and La Venture Middle School (663 students) alongside Little Mountain Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Little Mountain Elementary compares
Little Mountain Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 34.1%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Little Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Little Mountain Elementary.
$18,880
Per student
-3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Little Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harriet Rowley
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Conway School District 317
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Little Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary?
Little Mountain Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Mountain Elementary?
60.4% of students at Little Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Little Mountain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Mountain Elementary?
Little Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Mountain Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
Is Little Mountain Elementary a good school?
Little Mountain Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Little Mountain Elementary, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.
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