Enrollment
345
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Vernon Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Vernon Middle
Mt. Vernon Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Mt Vernon, Missouri, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #337.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Elem. (319 students) alongside Mt. Vernon Middle.
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 Middle compares
Mt. Vernon Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,034
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Vernon R-V, which includes Mt. Vernon Middle.
$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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mt. Vernon Middle a good school?
Mt. Vernon Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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