Enrollment
303
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Vernon, MO
Mt. Vernon Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292160003088
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon Intermediate earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mt Vernon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Vernon Intermediate has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mt Vernon, MO.
School address
District: Mt. Vernon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292160003088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Vernon Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Vernon Intermediate
Mt. Vernon Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Mt Vernon, Missouri, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #140.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mt. Vernon R-V spends $10,034 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mt. Vernon R-V also operates Mt. Vernon High (474 students) and Mt. Vernon Middle (345 students) alongside Mt. Vernon Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Mt. Vernon Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$10,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Mt. Vernon Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Vernon R-V, which includes Mt. Vernon Intermediate.
$10,034
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 35.2%
Federal 23.5%
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon Intermediate
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Intermediate?
Mt. Vernon Intermediate has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Vernon, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Intermediate is 15.2:1, which is 19% 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 Intermediate?
34.2% of students at Mt. Vernon Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon Intermediate is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Mt Vernon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon Intermediate?
Mt. Vernon Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Vernon Intermediate rank among public schools in Mt Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon Intermediate ranks #1 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.
Is Mt. Vernon Intermediate a good school?
Mt. Vernon Intermediate earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. 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 R-V?
Besides Mt. Vernon Intermediate, Mt. Vernon R-V also operates Mt. Vernon High (474 students), Mt. Vernon Middle (345 students), and Mt. Vernon Elem. (319 students). See the Mt. Vernon R-V district page for the complete list.
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