Enrollment
319
Elementary
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MT. VERNON R-V·NCES 292160001188
MOUNT VERNON ELEM.
301 E BLAZE RD, MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712 · (417) 466-7512 · Lawrence County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL319 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
166 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 106 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 104 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 109 | 34% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 52% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MT. VERNON R-V. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MOUNT VERNON ELEM.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT VERNON ELEM. this school | 319 | 52.0% | N/A |
| OSCEOLA ELEM. OSCEOLA | 325 | 52.3% | 45.2% |
| CLARENCE CANNON ELEM. ELSBERRY | 307 | 51.8% | 26.9% |
| STOCKTON ELEM. STOCKTON | 327 | 52.3% | 48.5% |
| HIGH RIDGE ELEM. HIGH RIDGE | 327 | 50.5% | 45.0% |
| GERALD ELEM. GERALD | 283 | 50.2% | 30.7% |
Matched among Missouri 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 MOUNT VERNON ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 319 | #640 of 1,294 | #5 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #278 of 950 | #3 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.6% | #689 of 953 | #5 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.0% | #597 of 1,165 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.1% | #382 of 684 | N/A |
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
319
-24 (-7%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 648
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 11.8:1
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 | 319 | 27 | 11.8:1 | 52% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 27.6 | 11.6:1 | 53% (168) |
| 2022-23 | 308 | 24.7 | 12.5:1 | 53% (164) |
| 2020-21 | 343 | 29 | 11.8:1 | 56% (192) |
| 2017-18 | 363 | 31.9 | 11.4:1 | 59% (215) |
| 2015-16 | 391 | 33 | 11.8:1 | 66% (260) |
| 2010-11 | 329 | 27 | 12.2:1 | 54% (178) |
| 2000-01 | 537 | 38 | 14.1:1 | 52% (281) |
| 1990-91 | 648 | 41 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MOUNT VERNON ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (363 to 319); teachers down 15% (31.9 to 27).
About MOUNT VERNON ELEM.
MOUNT VERNON ELEM. is a medium-sized elementary school with an address in MOUNT VERNON, Missouri. The school reports 319 students in kindergarten through 2.
MT. VERNON R-V has a total of 5 schools and 1,542 students, MOUNT VERNON ELEM. among them.
White students are the large majority at MOUNT VERNON ELEM., with 89% of enrollment. Other groups make up 5% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. The county population is about 88% White, within a few points of the school. MOUNT VERNON ELEM. has a diversity index of 20%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
A ratio of 11.8:1 comes from the school's 27 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Missouri have a similar average ratio of 12.4:1. The lunch program counts 52% of students at MOUNT VERNON ELEM. as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Census estimates describe Lawrence County this way: median household income is about $61,215, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Federal data list 24 public schools in Lawrence County, with a combined enrollment of about 7,271.
The closest public school, EARLY LEARNING CENTER, is less than a tenth of a mile from MOUNT VERNON ELEM.. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, MOUNT VERNON ELEM. is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment was 343 in 2020-21 and 319 in 2024-25, a decrease of 24 students.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lawrence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,593
Census ACS
Median income
$61,215
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
7,271 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MT. VERNON R-V
- MOUNT VERNON HIGHHigh · 474 students
- MOUNT VERNON MIDDLEMiddle · 345 students
- MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 303 students
- EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 101 students
Other schools in MOUNT VERNON
- MOUNT VERNON HIGHHigh · 474 students
- MOUNT VERNON MIDDLEMiddle · 345 students
- MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 303 students
- EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 101 students
Other MOUNT VERNON Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 6 states are named MOUNT VERNON Elementary. MOUNT VERNON ELEM. is the 5th largest of the 7.
- Mount Vernon ElementaryAlexandria, VA · 933 students
- Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolGainesville, GA · 650 students
- Mount Vernon ElementaryYorktown, VA · 573 students
- MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLST PETERSBURG, FL · 333 students
- Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 245 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY LEARNING CENTER0.1 mi · 101
- MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE0.5 mi · 345
- MOUNT VERNON HIGH1.3 mi · 474
- MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATE1.4 mi · 303
- MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.1.5 mi · 26
- CENTRAL ELEM.8.3 mi · 310
Frequently asked questions
About MOUNT VERNON ELEM.What is the total enrollment at MOUNT VERNON ELEM.?
MOUNT VERNON ELEM. enrolls approximately 319 students in grades KG-02.
Is MOUNT VERNON ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
MOUNT VERNON ELEM. is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does MOUNT VERNON ELEM. have?
MOUNT VERNON ELEM. employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at MOUNT VERNON ELEM.?
Student demographics at MOUNT VERNON ELEM. are roughly 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees MOUNT VERNON ELEM.?
MOUNT VERNON ELEM. is overseen by MT. VERNON R-V in Lawrence County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.