- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fortville, IN
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180726002634
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fortville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 58.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN.
School address
District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180726002634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180726002634 · Fortville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 58.5:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students)
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Vernon High
Mt Vernon High School
1,470 students
- Mt Vernon Midd
Mt Vernon Middle School
1,150 students
- Fortville Elem
Fortville Elementary School
789 students
- Mt Comfort Ele
Mt Comfort Elementary School
714 students
- Mccordsville E
Mccordsville Elementary School
700 students
- This school 117
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
117 students
What this shows Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy compares
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy 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 | 58.5:1 | ▲ 268% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
58.5:1
students per teacher
- 268% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 66.7%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt Vernon Community School Corp reports $12,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fortville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Comfort Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccordsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy?
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fortville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy is 58.5:1, which is 268% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 273% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy?
18.7% of students at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Fortville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy?
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Early Learning Academy rank among public schools in Fortville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mt Vernon Community School Corp?
Besides Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy, Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students), Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students), and Fortville Elementary School (789 students). See the Mt Vernon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.