Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Vernon Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3020 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
61%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 #3020 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mt Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon High School, Mt Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
597 students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mt Vernon Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mt Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon Independent School District.
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