- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon Special Ed
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Special Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530540001724
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon Special Ed earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon Special Ed has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Special Ed ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mount Vernon Special Ed grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530540001724 · Mount Vernon, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 76:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Mount Vernon Special Ed grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon Special Ed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- This school 152
Mount Vernon Special Ed
152 students
What this shows Mount Vernon Special Ed reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon Special Ed compares
Mount Vernon Special Ed is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 76:1 | ▲ 332% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
76:1
students per teacher
- 332% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Mount Vernon Special Ed is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon Special Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon Special Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Mount Vernon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~152 students)
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 special-education school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Special Ed is 76:1, which is 332% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 384% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Special Ed?
Mount Vernon Special Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mount Vernon Special Ed rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Special Ed ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Mount Vernon Special Ed, 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.