- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, IN
Mount Vernon Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180729001227
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon Jr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Msd Mount Vernon · Indiana
NCES ID 180729001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Mount Vernon Jr High School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 180729001227 · Mount Vernon, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 15.4:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (583 students)
Mount Vernon Jr High School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
583 students
- This school
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 Jr High School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon Jr High School compares
Mount Vernon Jr High School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Mount Vernon Jr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marrs Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmersville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon Jr 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 middle 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon Jr High School
How many students attend Mount Vernon Jr High School?
Mount Vernon Jr High School has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Jr High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Jr High School?
42.5% of students at Mount Vernon Jr 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 Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon Jr High School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Jr High School?
Mount Vernon Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Jr High School ranks #5 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 Jr High School, Msd Mount Vernon also operates Mount Vernon High School (583 students), West Elementary School (350 students), and Marrs Elementary School (297 students). See the Msd Mount Vernon district page for the complete list.