Enrollment
1,150
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fortville, IN
Mt Vernon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Vernon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180726001222
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Vernon Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fortville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Vernon Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN.
School address
District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180726001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Vernon Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Vernon Middle School
Mt Vernon Middle School is a large middle school in Fortville, Indiana, enrolling 1,150 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,150 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students) and Fortville Elementary School (789 students) alongside Mt Vernon Middle School.
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 School compares
Mt Vernon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$10,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 66.9%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Mt Vernon Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Vernon Community School Corp, which includes Mt Vernon Middle School.
$10,801
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fortville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Comfort Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccordsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Vernon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 58.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,150 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mt Vernon Middle School
How many students attend Mt Vernon Middle School?
Mt Vernon Middle School has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fortville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Vernon Middle School?
28.3% of students at Mt Vernon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Vernon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Vernon Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Fortville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Vernon Middle School?
Mt Vernon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Fortville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fortville on the city page.
Is Mt Vernon Middle School a good school?
Mt Vernon Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana 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 Community School Corp?
Besides Mt Vernon Middle School, Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students), Fortville Elementary School (789 students), and Mt Comfort Elementary School (714 students). See the Mt Vernon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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