Total enrollment
1,445
-52 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Mount Vernon SD 80
Illinois · 1,445 students · 1 city
From elementary through high school, Mount Vernon SD 80 runs 4 public K-12 schools (3 elementary and 1 middle), with combined enrollment of about 1,445.
4-year change in Mount Vernon SD 80
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mount Vernon SD 80 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 22.3% | #303 of 327 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,445 | #254 of 508 | #5,596 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #240 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #327 of 506 | #4,036 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 86.7% | #23 of 456 | #874 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.7% | #46 of 341 | #777 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Mount Vernon SD 80
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,604 to 1,445 students (down 10%) and from 106 to 106 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center | Mount Vernon | Elementary | KG-03 | 562 |
| Zadok Casey Middle School | Mount Vernon | Middle | 06-08 | 380 |
| J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr | Mount Vernon | Elementary | 04-05 | 260 |
| Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr | Mount Vernon | Elementary | PK-PK | 243 |
About Mount Vernon SD 80
Mount Vernon SD 80 is a compact public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 4 schools and instructs approximately 1,445 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Mount Vernon SD 80 is built around 3 elementary and 1 middle.
Per-school enrollment averages around 361 in this district, below the Illinois typical of 480.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,445 students, contracted 3% from the 1,497 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Mount Vernon SD 80 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.