Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02's student population of 117 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon Elementary - 02's ranking?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is ranked #105 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
117 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is part of Mount Vernon School District 17-3.
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