- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemon Grove, CA
Mt. Vernon
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062133002552
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Lemon Grove · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Vernon has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA.
School address
District: Lemon Grove · California
NCES ID 062133002552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mt. Vernon held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062133002552 · Lemon Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 25.6:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students)
Mt. Vernon held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Vernon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista La Mesa
Vista La Mesa Academy
518 students
- Lemon Grove Ac
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
516 students
- San Miguel Ele
San Miguel Elementary
435 students
- Lemon Grove Ac
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
399 students
- This school
Mt. Vernon
359 students
- Monterey Heigh
Monterey Heights Elementary
341 students
What this shows Mt. Vernon reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Vernon compares
Mt. Vernon held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$19,109
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.6%
White 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Mt. Vernon is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lemon Grove reports $19,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Vernon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Mesa Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemon Grove
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Miguel Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Monterey Heights Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
San Altos Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
142 students 35.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon
How many students attend Mt. Vernon?
Mt. Vernon has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Vernon?
46.3% of students at Mt. Vernon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Lemon Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon?
Mt. Vernon has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Vernon rank among elementary schools in Lemon Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lemon Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Lemon Grove?
Besides Mt. Vernon, Lemon Grove also operates Vista La Mesa Academy (518 students), Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (516 students), and San Miguel Elementary (435 students). See the Lemon Grove district page for the complete list.