Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT Vernon Elementary serves the entire district of Mount Vernon, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 251.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Vernon Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
641 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2782 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
59%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is ranked #2782 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mt Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon Middle School, Mt Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
641 students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mt Vernon Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mt Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon Independent School District.
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