Enrollment
117
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
58.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+268% 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
What stands out at Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Fortville, Indiana, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run heavy: 58.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 268% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 117 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students) and Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students) alongside Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy compares
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Vernon Community School Corp, which includes Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy.
$10,801
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fortville on the city page.
Is Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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