Mt Comfort Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mt Comfort Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Comfort Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mt Comfort Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mt Comfort Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
7%
13%

Black
13%
13%

White
70%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Comfort Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Comfort Elementary School is ranked #822 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Mt Comfort Elementary School?
605 students attend Mt Comfort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mt Comfort Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Comfort Elementary School?
Mt Comfort Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mt Comfort Elementary School offer ?
Mt Comfort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt Comfort Elementary School part of?
Mt Comfort Elementary School is part of MT Vernon Community School Corporation School District.
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