Mt Vernon Elementary School

1507 North Road
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Mt Vernon Elementary School's student population of 81 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
81 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#321 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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70-79%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
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White
95%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
81 students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mt Vernon Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mt Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of RSU 38 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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