- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mt Vernon Middle School held near 1,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 180726001222 · Fortville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 18.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students)
Mt Vernon Middle School held near 1,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mt Vernon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Vernon High
Mt Vernon High School
1,470 students
- This school
Mt Vernon Middle School
1,150 students
- Fortville Elem
Fortville Elementary School
789 students
- Mt Comfort Ele
Mt Comfort Elementary School
714 students
- Mccordsville E
Mccordsville Elementary School
700 students
- Mt Vernon Earl 117
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
117 students
What this shows Mt Vernon Middle School reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Vernon Middle School compares
Mt Vernon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Mt Vernon Community School Corp reports $12,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,105 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, 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 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.
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.