Enrollment
543
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, IA
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192004001179
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, IA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192004001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, Iowa, enrolling 543 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mount Vernon Comm School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (470 students) and Mount Vernon Middle School (425 students) alongside Washington Elementary 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 Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$11,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 543 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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon Comm School District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$11,880
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Washington Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Washington Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Mount Vernon Comm School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon Comm School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (470 students) and Mount Vernon Middle School (425 students). See the Mount Vernon Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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