Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Vernon Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Vernon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
6%
22%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Vernon Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mt. Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mt. Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary School?
583 students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mt. Vernon Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon Elementary School?
Mt. Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt. Vernon Elementary School is part of York Co PBLC Schs School District.
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