- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Vernon, MO
Mt. Vernon Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292160001188
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon Elem. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mt Vernon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Vernon Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon Elem. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mt Vernon, MO.
School address
District: Mt. Vernon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292160001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mt. Vernon Elem. held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 292160001188 · Mt Vernon, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Vernon High (474 students)
Mt. Vernon Elem. held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mt. Vernon Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Vernon Hig
Mt. Vernon High
474 students
- Mt. Vernon Mid
Mt. Vernon Middle
345 students
- This school
Mt. Vernon Elem.
319 students
- Mt. Vernon Int
Mt. Vernon Intermediate
303 students
- Early Learning 101
Early Learning Center
101 students
What this shows Mt. Vernon Elem. reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Vernon Elem. compares
Mt. Vernon Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Mt. Vernon Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Vernon R-V reports $10,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Vernon Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon Elem.
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elem.?
Mt. Vernon Elem. has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Vernon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elem. is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Vernon Elem.?
42.9% of students at Mt. Vernon Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon Elem. is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Mt Vernon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon Elem.?
Mt. Vernon Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elem. rank among public schools in Mt Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon Elem. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mt Vernon, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Vernon R-V?
Besides Mt. Vernon Elem., Mt. Vernon R-V also operates Mt. Vernon High (474 students), Mt. Vernon Middle (345 students), and Mt. Vernon Intermediate (303 students). See the Mt. Vernon R-V district page for the complete list.