Enrollment
152
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530540001724
Mount Vernon Special Ed — Mount Vernon, WA
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Special Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+268% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Vernon Special Ed compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mount Vernon Special Ed reports 152 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 65.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 268% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 312% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Washington average and 2% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mount Vernon School District spends $25,085 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 66.5% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mount Vernon Special Ed compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65.5:1 | ▲ 268% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% 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
65.5:1
students per teacher
— 268% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$25,085
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 152 Top 23% in Washington — larger than 77% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 65.5:1 +268% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.7% +17% vs state
NCES ID 530540001724
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 36.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Mount Vernon Special Ed.
$25,085
Per student
+8%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon Special Ed
How many students attend Mount Vernon Special Ed?
Mount Vernon Special Ed has 152 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Special Ed is 65.5:1, which is 268% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 312% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon Special Ed?
52.7% of students at Mount Vernon Special Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon Special Ed?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon Special Ed is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Special Ed?
Mount Vernon Special Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.