Mount Vernon Elementary School

Summary:

Mount Vernon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Georgia, serving 619 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hall County School District.

Mount Vernon Elementary School consistently outperforms the Hall County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 58.1% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 29.2% for Hall County and 37% for Georgia. In mathematics, 67.7% of 4th-grade students at Mount Vernon were proficient or better, compared to 39.9% for Hall County and 48.1% for Georgia. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools, and has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 24.23% to 26.77%.

While Mount Vernon Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Wauka Mountain Elementary, which has significantly lower proficiency rates, there is still room for improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance lags behind the state averages, such as 5th-grade Science proficiency. The school's success can be attributed to effective teaching practices, adequate funding, and a supportive learning environment, with per-student spending increasing from $7,917 in 2016-2017 to $8,791 in 2018-2019.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4844 Jim Hood Rd
       Gainesville, GA  30506


(770) 983-1759

District: Hall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Hall Middle School
High:    North Hall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Compare Details Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.02. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Vernon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hall County 124th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.93 198th 1101 82.0%
2007 71.81 317th 1125 71.8%
2008 66.60 392nd 1134 65.4%
2009 77.79 198th 1133 82.5%
2010 76.42 262nd 1183 77.9%
2011 75.71 290th 1212 76.1%
2012 71.96 348th 1201 71.0%
2013 68.22 421st 1225 65.6%
2014 66.52 469th 1231 61.9%
2015 71.19 302nd 1240 75.6%
2016 71.94 297th 1233 75.9%
2017 79.20 222nd 1205 81.6%
2018 84.30 174th 1209 85.6%
2019 82.85 190th 1234 84.6%
2021 81.00 212th 1214 82.5%
2022 70.03 344th 1244 72.3%
2023 66.84 372nd 1242 70.0%
2024 73.02 305th 1248 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 11, 2016

Open Quote Lots of technology in this school.... The library is creating a new "tinker lab".... I'm amazed by the creativity of the teachers and the administration....the parents are super involved! Glad I lucked into this school district. Had I not, my child would have applied to be a magnet student. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 592 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1995 602 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 602 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 647 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 684 1 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 701 0 0 16 5 n/a n/a 0 722
2000 666 3 1 18 6 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 660 3 3 25 6 n/a n/a 0 697
2002 653 3 4 30 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 653 3 4 30 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 674 2 7 43 1 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 678 7 5 56 1 n/a n/a 18 765
2006 706 8 8 56 1 n/a n/a 23 802
2007 701 10 8 49 1 n/a n/a 21 790
2008 707 13 8 47 10 n/a n/a 15 800
2009 667 11 7 49 6 n/a n/a 14 754
2010 656 13 4 65 2 1 8 0 749
2011 613 14 3 48 0 2 3 0 683
2012 580 8 1 44 0 2 3 0 638
2013 607 6 2 51 0 1 6 0 673
2014 579 3 1 50 0 1 8 0 642
2015 553 4 1 53 0 1 10 0 622
2016 569 5 3 52 1 0 9 0 639
2017 580 6 3 53 1 0 11 0 654
2018 570 7 4 50 0 0 14 0 645
2019 551 4 4 42 0 0 19 0 620
2020 537 11 4 44 0 0 21 0 617
2021 520 14 3 48 0 0 24 0 609
2022 543 10 2 51 0 0 25 0 631
2023 537 3 2 56 0 0 21 0 619

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 601 31.6 19.0 15.3
1995 612 32.0 19.1 16.2
1996 612 32.0 19.1 16.2
1997 655 33.2 19.7 18.2
1998 695 36.5 19.0 18.4
1999 722 40.7 17.7 17.9
2000 694 43.1 16.1 18.2
2001 697 42.1 16.6 19.2
2002 693 42.9 16.2 18.5
2003 693 42.9 16.2 18.5
2004 727 45.4 16.0 19.4
2005 765 49.0 15.6 22.8
2006 802 47.5 16.9 23.2
2007 790 49.0 16.1 26
2008 800 47.6 16.8 21.9
2009 754 48.5 15.5 25
2010 749 45.5 16.4 31
2011 683 40.0 17.0 32.4
2012 638 38.0 16.7 33.1
2013 673 37.5 17.9 35.8
2014 642 38.2 16.8 36.9
2015 622 38.0 16.3 33.8
2016 639 38.0 16.8 32.4
2017 654 37.5 17.4 27.8
2018 645 37.5 17.2 26.2
2019 620 36.0 17.2 27.3
2020 617 36.5 16.9 27.1
2021 609 39.2 15.5 26.8
2022 631 39.5 15.9 n/a
2023 619 41.3 14.9 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 601 31.6 19.0 15.3
1995 612 32.0 19.1 16.2
1996 612 32.0 19.1 16.2
1997 655 33.2 19.7 18.2
1998 695 36.5 19.0 18.4
1999 722 40.7 17.7 17.9
2000 694 43.1 16.1 18.2
2001 697 42.1 16.6 19.2
2002 693 42.9 16.2 18.5
2003 693 42.9 16.2 18.5
2004 727 45.4 16.0 19.4
2005 765 49.0 15.6 22.8
2006 802 47.5 16.9 23.2
2007 790 49.0 16.1 26
2008 800 47.6 16.8 21.9
2009 754 48.5 15.5 25
2010 749 45.5 16.4 31
2011 683 40.0 17.0 32.4
2012 638 38.0 16.7 33.1
2013 673 37.5 17.9 35.8
2014 642 38.2 16.8 36.9
2015 622 38.0 16.3 33.8
2016 639 38.0 16.8 32.4
2017 654 37.5 17.4 27.8
2018 645 37.5 17.2 26.2
2019 620 36.0 17.2 27.3
2020 617 36.5 16.9 27.1
2021 609 39.2 15.5 26.8
2022 631 39.5 15.9 n/a
2023 619 41.3 14.9 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $263 (3.3%) $7,654 (96.7%) $7,917
2018 $170 (2.0%) $8,142 (98.0%) $8,312
2019 $281 (3.2%) $8,510 (96.8%) $8,791

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 372nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Elementary School)54.344.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)37.626.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Elementary School)68.152.1
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hall County)46.938.2
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Elementary School)70.235.6
 34.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)39.624.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Elementary School)68.348.5
 19.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)44.834.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Elementary School)6145.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)41.331.3
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Elementary School)51.557.4
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)34.932
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mount Vernon Elementary School)53.546.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Hall County)36.926
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620619
 0.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic4256
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White551537
 2.5%
Two or More Races1921
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%24.2%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Mount Vernon Elementary School.

Students at Mount Vernon Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Hall Middle School
High : North Hall High School

Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks 305th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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