Enrollment
93
Elementary
DISTRICT 121 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 38·NCES 231478800235
Mt Vernon Elementary School
1507 North Road, Mount Vernon, ME 04352 · (207) 293-2261 · Kennebec County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL93 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.4:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
43 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 10 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 14 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 12 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 14 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (14) is 8% larger than its 5th grade class (13).
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RSU 38. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mt Vernon Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Elementary School this school | 93 | 46.2% | N/A |
| Albion Elementary School Albion | 126 | 49.2% | N/A |
| Palermo Consolidated School Palermo | 111 | 48.6% | N/A |
| Prescott Memorial School Washington | 107 | 48.6% | N/A |
| Tremont Consolidated School Bass Harbor | 127 | 46.5% | N/A |
| Friendship Village School Friendship | 62 | 45.2% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Kennebec County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 93 | #291 of 360 | #30 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
93
+8 (+9%) vs 2020
-11% since 2010-11, when it was 105
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 7.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 93 | 10.5 | 8.9:1 | 46% (43) |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10.6 | 7.6:1 | 28% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 86 | 10.2 | 8.4:1 | 28% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 85 | 11 | 7.7:1 | 48% (41) |
| 2017-18 | 118 | 12.1 | 9.8:1 | 58% (68) |
| 2015-16 | 128 | 12 | 10.7:1 | 48% (61) |
| 2010-11 | 105 | 9 | 11.7:1 | 46% (48) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mt Vernon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (118 to 93); teachers down 13% (12.1 to 10.5).
About Mt Vernon Elementary School
Mt Vernon Elementary School is a small elementary school with an address in Mount Vernon, Maine. Its 93 students are spread across pre-K through 5. The school's enrollment is 59% smaller than the 229 average for elementary schools in Maine.
RSU 38 operates 6 schools. Combined enrollment is 1,160 students.
White students make up 96% of enrollment at Mt Vernon Elementary School. The remaining shares are 2% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The White share in Kennebec County as a whole is similar, at about 92%. Pick two students at random and there is an 8% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school employs the equivalent of 10.5 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 8.9:1. That is 1.6 students per teacher below the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Mt Vernon Elementary School is 46%. For comparison, public schools in Kennebec County average 45%.
Census estimates describe Kennebec County this way: the median household income is $69,077, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Mt Vernon Elementary School, Kennebec County has 52 other public schools.
Maranacook Community High Sch is the closest public school, about 4.6 miles away in a straight line. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Mt Vernon Elementary School.
NCES describes the area around Mt Vernon Elementary School as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school enrolled 93 students in 2024-25, 8 more than the 85 it had in 2020-21. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 7.7:1 to 8.9:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Mt Vernon Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Kennebec County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
126,808
Census ACS
Median income
$69,077
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
15,649 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 38
- Maranacook Community High SchHigh · 385 students
- Maranacook Community Middle SchMiddle · 290 students
- Readfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 183 students
- Manchester Elementary SchoolElementary · 150 students
- Wayne Elementary SchoolElementary · 59 students
Other Mt Vernon Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Mt Vernon Elementary. Mt Vernon Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolMOUNT VERNON, TX · 641 students
- Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolSpringfield, OR · 354 students
- Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolMcKeesport, PA · 194 students
Nearby schools
- Maranacook Community High Sch4.6 mi · 385
- Maranacook Community Middle Sch4.6 mi · 290
- Fayette Central School5.1 mi · 73
- Readfield Elementary School6.4 mi · 183
- Belgrade Central School6.9 mi · 236
- Wayne Elementary School8.9 mi · 59
Frequently asked questions
About Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Elementary School enrolls approximately 93 students in grades PK-05.
Is Mt Vernon Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Mt Vernon Elementary School have?
Mt Vernon Elementary School employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Student demographics at Mt Vernon Elementary School are roughly 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
What district is Mt Vernon Elementary School in?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of RSU 38.
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