- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, SD
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 464965000454
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, SD.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District 17-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464965000454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 464965000454 · Mount Vernon, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 11:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School- 01 (87 students)
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
110 students
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School- 01
87 students
- Mount Vernon M
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
58 students
What this shows Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 compares
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 35% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mount Vernon School District 17-3 reports $12,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School- 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
18.7% of students at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
Besides Mount Vernon Elementary - 02, Mount Vernon School District 17-3 also operates Mount Vernon High School- 01 (87 students) and Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 (58 students). See the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 district page for the complete list.