- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mt Vernon, MO
Mt. Vernon High
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292160001189
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mt Vernon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Vernon High has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mt Vernon, MO.
School address
District: Mt. Vernon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292160001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mt. Vernon High held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292160001189 · Mt Vernon, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 15.3:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Vernon Middle (345 students)
Mt. Vernon High held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mt. Vernon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt. Vernon High
474 students
- Mt. Vernon Mid
Mt. Vernon Middle
345 students
- Mt. Vernon Ele
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 High reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Vernon High compares
Mt. Vernon High 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Mt. Vernon High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 high 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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon High
How many students attend Mt. Vernon High?
Mt. Vernon High has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mt Vernon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon High is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Vernon High?
25.8% of students at Mt. Vernon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon High?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Mt Vernon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon High?
Mt. Vernon High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Mt Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon High ranks #3 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 High, Mt. Vernon R-V also operates Mt. Vernon Middle (345 students), Mt. Vernon Elem. (319 students), and Mt. Vernon Intermediate (303 students). See the Mt. Vernon R-V district page for the complete list.