Mt. Vernon Elementary School

530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456

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Tel: (606) 256-2953

www.rockcastle.kyschools.us

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Mt. Vernon Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Mt. Vernon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt. Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

580 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mt. Vernon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mt. Vernon Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#788 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt. Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt. Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

96%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mt. Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Mt. Vernon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt. Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Rockcastle County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt. Vernon Elementary School's ranking?

Mt. Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary School?

580 students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Mt. Vernon Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon Elementary School?

Mt. Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

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 Rockcastle County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education