Mount Vernon Elementary School

301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mount Vernon Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mount Vernon Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
320 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
87%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Vernon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mount Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?
320 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mount Vernon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School?
Mount Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is part of MT. Vernon R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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