- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, NY
Pennington School
Federal NCES profile for Pennington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362010001842
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennington School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennington School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennington School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · New York
NCES ID 362010001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pennington School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362010001842 · Mount Vernon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students)
Pennington School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pennington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,062 students
- Mount Vernon S
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
747 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
470 students
- Denzel Washing
Denzel Washington School-Arts
427 students
- This school 409
Pennington School
409 students
- Graham School 406
Graham School
406 students
What this shows Pennington School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennington School compares
Pennington School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$34,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 14.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Pennington School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $34,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denzel Washington School-Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graham School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennington School
How many students attend Pennington School?
Pennington School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennington School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennington School?
45.3% of students at Pennington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennington School?
The largest demographic group at Pennington School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennington School?
Pennington School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pennington School rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennington School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Pennington School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students), Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students), and Lincoln School (470 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.