Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School often compared to?
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest City-dunbar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School?
215 students attend Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School?
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School part of?
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.
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