- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, IN
Mount Vernon High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180729001226
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Msd Mount Vernon · Indiana
NCES ID 180729001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Mount Vernon High School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180729001226 · Mount Vernon, IN High · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 10.8:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon Jr High School (493 students)
Mount Vernon High School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Vernon High School
583 students
- Mount Vernon J
Mount Vernon Jr High School
493 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
350 students
- Marrs Elementa
Marrs Elementary School
297 students
- Farmersville E
Farmersville Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Mount Vernon High School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon High School compares
Mount Vernon High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Mount Vernon High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Mount Vernon reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Jr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marrs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high 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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon High School
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has 583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% 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 High School?
31.0% of students at Mount Vernon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Mount Vernon?
Besides Mount Vernon High School, Msd Mount Vernon also operates Mount Vernon Jr High School (493 students), West Elementary School (350 students), and Marrs Elementary School (297 students). See the Msd Mount Vernon district page for the complete list.