- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, TX
Mt Vernon El
Federal NCES profile for Mt Vernon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483177003540
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Vernon El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Vernon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, TX.
School address
District: Mount Vernon Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483177003540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mt Vernon El held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 483177003540 · Mount Vernon, TX Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.6:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Vernon H S (511 students)
Mt Vernon El held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mt Vernon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt Vernon El
641 students
- Mt Vernon H S
Mt Vernon H S
511 students
- Mt Vernon Midd
Mt Vernon Middle
456 students
What this shows Mt Vernon El reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Vernon El compares
Mt Vernon El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Mt Vernon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon Isd reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Vernon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Vernon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Vernon El
How many students attend Mt Vernon El?
Mt Vernon El has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Vernon El?
66.7% of students at Mt Vernon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Vernon El?
The largest demographic group at Mt Vernon El is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Vernon El?
Mt Vernon El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt Vernon El rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon Isd?
Besides Mt Vernon El, Mount Vernon Isd also operates Mt Vernon H S (511 students) and Mt Vernon Middle (456 students). See the Mount Vernon Isd district page for the complete list.