- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mt Vernon, MO
Mt. Vernon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292160001988
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mt Vernon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Vernon Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mt Vernon, MO.
School address
District: Mt. Vernon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292160001988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mt. Vernon Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292160001988 · Mt Vernon, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 15.7:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Vernon High (474 students)
Mt. Vernon Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mt. Vernon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Vernon Hig
Mt. Vernon High
474 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Vernon Middle compares
Mt. Vernon Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Mt. Vernon Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon Middle'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 middle 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon Middle
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Middle?
Mt. Vernon Middle has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mt Vernon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Middle is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Vernon Middle?
33.5% of students at Mt. Vernon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon Middle is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Mt Vernon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon Middle?
Mt. Vernon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Mt Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon Middle ranks #4 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 Middle, Mt. Vernon R-V also operates Mt. Vernon High (474 students), Mt. Vernon Elem. (319 students), and Mt. Vernon Intermediate (303 students). See the Mt. Vernon R-V district page for the complete list.