Enrollment
350
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, IN
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180729001228
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Msd Mount Vernon · Indiana
NCES ID 180729001228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Vernon, Indiana, enrolling 350 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Mount Vernon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marrs Elementary School (297 students): West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.5:1).
Msd Mount Vernon also operates Mount Vernon High School (583 students) and Mount Vernon Jr High School (493 students) alongside West 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 West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$14,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 85.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, West Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Mount Vernon, which includes West Elementary School.
$14,371
Per student
+19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 51.1%
Federal 11.8%
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 West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marrs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmersville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 West Elementary School?
63.1% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN. 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 West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Msd Mount Vernon?
Besides West Elementary School, Msd Mount Vernon also operates Mount Vernon High School (583 students), Mount Vernon Jr High School (493 students), and Marrs Elementary School (297 students). See the Msd Mount Vernon district page for the complete list.
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