- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest City, NC
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370408001646
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Forest City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Forest City, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370408001646 · Forest City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 12.8:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- This school 231
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School compares
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Forest City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Alternative education program
82 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
How many students attend Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School?
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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-Ruth Elementary School?
98.7% of students at Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Forest City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School?
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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-Ruth Elementary School rank among schools in Forest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Forest City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.