Enrollment
117
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180726002634
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy — Fortville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
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: Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Indiana
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
67:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+316% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy compares with Indiana 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
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy reports 117 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 67:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 316% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 321% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% below the Indiana average and 64% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mt Vernon Community School Corp spends $13,836 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 5.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 67:1 | ▲ 316% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 62% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 3% | — | — |
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
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
67:1
students per teacher
— 316% above state mean
Top 100% in Indiana — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,836
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 117 Top 3% in Indiana — larger than 97% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 67:1 +316% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.7% -62% vs state
NCES ID 180726002634
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Vernon Community School Corp, which includes Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy.
$13,836
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 5.5%
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
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in Fortville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy is 67:1, which is 316% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 321% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fortville, IN.
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 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.