Mount Vernon Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: MT. VERNON ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Mount Vernon, MO, covering approximately 137.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Middle School, Mount Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?
319 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mount Vernon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School?
Mount Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is part of MT. Vernon R-V School District.
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