- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
West Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 180729001228 · Mount Vernon, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (583 students)
West Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
583 students
- Mount Vernon J
Mount Vernon Jr High School
493 students
- This school
West Elementary School
350 students
- Marrs Elementa
Marrs Elementary School
297 students
- Farmersville E
Farmersville Elementary School
276 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Msd Mount Vernon reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~350 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.