Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
92%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School?
464 students attend Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.
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