- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, TX
Mt Vernon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mt Vernon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483177003539
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Vernon Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Vernon Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, TX.
School address
District: Mount Vernon Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483177003539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mt Vernon Middle held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483177003539 · Mount Vernon, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Vernon El (641 students)
Mt Vernon Middle held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mt Vernon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Vernon El
Mt Vernon El
641 students
- Mt Vernon H S
Mt Vernon H S
511 students
- This school
Mt Vernon Middle
456 students
What this shows Mt Vernon Middle reports 456 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 Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$11,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Mt Vernon Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon Isd reports $11,748 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 El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon H S | Similar size | 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Vernon Middle
How many students attend Mt Vernon Middle?
Mt Vernon Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Vernon Middle?
66.1% of students at Mt Vernon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Vernon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mt Vernon Middle is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Vernon Middle?
Mt Vernon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon Isd?
Besides Mt Vernon Middle, Mount Vernon Isd also operates Mt Vernon El (641 students) and Mt Vernon H S (511 students). See the Mount Vernon Isd district page for the complete list.