Mt Vernon Elementary School

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Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks 66 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mt Vernon Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the town of Mount Vernon, Maine, with a student population of 86 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 38 district, which is ranked 65 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mt Vernon Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with 75.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.67% proficient or better in Mathematics on state assessments in 2022-2023 - significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school also faces challenges, including a higher rate of chronic absenteeism at 20.5% compared to nearby schools, and a student population that is much less racially diverse, with 94.19% of students identifying as white. Additionally, 27.91% of students at Mt Vernon Elementary receive free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others in the region.

Compared to the surrounding schools, such as James H Bean School and Belgrade Central School, Mt Vernon Elementary School's academic performance is still impressive, suggesting the Regional School Unit 38 district may have a concentration of high-performing elementary schools in the area. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and higher chronic absenteeism rates are areas that the school and district may want to address in the future to ensure all students have access to a well-rounded and equitable educational experience.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1507 North Road
Mount Vernon, ME 04352

(207) 293-2261

District: Regional School Unit 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,972

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 38 District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (3.5%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 38 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Vernon Elementary School is 8.4, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 38 District. (See more...)

Compare Mt Vernon Elementary School employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Vernon Elementary School is $22,972, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 38 District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 38 65^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Vernon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	26.29	228^th	258	11.6%
2013	29.75	220^th	261	15.7%
2015	77.95	70^th	284	75.4%
2016	48.45	130^th	255	49.0%
2017	48.81	128^th	256	50.0%
2018	57.32	99^th	254	61.0%
2019	29.35	199^th	258	22.9%
2021	68.56	51^st	228	77.6%
2023	78.37	66^th	290	77.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Great student to teacher contact with high quality education for the money spent per student. High level of learning. Great staff and teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mt Vernon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	105	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
2011	100	0	0	0	0	5	105
2012	118	2	0	0	0	0	120
2013	122	0	0	0	0	2	124
2014	125	1	0	0	0	0	126
2015	136	0	0	0	0	0	136
2016	128	0	0	0	0	0	128
2017	117	0	0	0	0	0	117
2018	118	0	0	0	0	0	118
2019	113	0	0	0	0	0	113
2020	110	0	1	0	0	0	111
2021	85	0	0	0	0	0	85
2022	84	0	0	0	0	0	84
2023	81	1	0	1	0	3	86

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 Mt Vernon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	107	9.9	10.8	48.6
2011	105	9.7	10.8	45.7
2012	120	10.8	11.1	n/a
2013	124	9.6	12.7	46.8
2014	126	11.6	10.7	51.6
2015	136	11.0	12.3	46.3
2016	128	12.0	10.6	47.7
2017	117	12.0	9.7	50.4
2018	118	12.1	9.7	57.6
2019	113	12.8	8.8	49.6
2020	111	11.0	10.0	49.5
2021	85	11.1	7.6	48.2
2022	84	11.0	7.6	38.1
2023	86	10.2	8.4	27.9

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 Mt Vernon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	107	9.9	10.8	48.6
2011	105	9.7	10.8	45.7
2012	120	10.8	11.1	n/a
2013	124	9.6	12.7	46.8
2014	126	11.6	10.7	51.6
2015	136	11.0	12.3	46.3
2016	128	12.0	10.6	47.7
2017	117	12.0	9.7	50.4
2018	118	12.1	9.7	57.6
2019	113	12.8	8.8	49.6
2020	111	11.0	10.0	49.5
2021	85	11.1	7.6	48.2
2022	84	11.0	7.6	38.1
2023	86	10.2	8.4	27.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Vernon Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,701
2019	$17,278
2020	$18,034
2021	$22,695
2022	$21,896
2023	$22,972

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Vernon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 66^th of 290 Elementary schools	54.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	86	23.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	113	81	28.3%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	27.9%	21.7%

Schools Near Mt Vernon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Mt Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 North Road	Mount Vernon	04352	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 293-2261	86	10	8.4	27.9%	81 (94.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	78.4	66^th of 290 public elementary schools	77.2%					(n/a)	75.8	66.7	33.3	$22,972
Fayette Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	2023 Main Street	Fayette	04349	Kennebec County	Fayette Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4770	70	7	9.7	57.1%	66 (94.3%)	2 (2.9%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.1	142^nd of 290 public elementary schools	51.0%					(n/a)	65.5	51.7		$23,850
Readfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	84 South Road	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4406	213	21	10.3	16.0%	201 (94.4%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	46.2	180^th of 290 public elementary schools	37.9%		33.6	143^rd of 210 public elementary schools	31.9%	37	53.9	62.8	27.0	$17,138
Belgrade Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Depot Road	Belgrade	04917	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 495-2321	239	18	13.1	32.6%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	80.7	58^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.2	21^st of 210 public elementary schools	90.0%	37	81.7	67.5	20.5	$16,270
Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Pond Road	Wayne	04284	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-3634	64	9	7.0	15.6%	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	66.2	105^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.8%					(n/a)	62.2	67.6	41.7	$25,230
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Cape Cod Hill Rd	New Sharon	04955	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-3031	176	15	11.4	56.3%	167 (94.9%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	53.1	155^th of 290 public elementary schools	46.6%		52.9	91^st of 210 public elementary schools	56.7%	64	60.5	59.8	28.0	$17,865
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 School St.	Manchester	04351	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-2949	186	16	11.8	14.5%	170 (91.4%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	63.2	116^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.0%					(n/a)	70.5	56.8	26.5	$17,599
Winthrop Grade School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Highland AVE	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 377-2241	387	35	11.2	35.9%	364 (94.1%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	53.7	152^nd of 290 public elementary schools	47.6%		66	66^th of 210 public elementary schools	68.6%	86	66.5	54.2	18.3	$18,359
James H Bean School	Public	PK, KG-5	2896 Middle Road	Sidney	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 547-3395	289	21	13.5	25.6%	273 (94.5%)	6 (2.1%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	85.9	41^st of 290 public elementary schools	85.9%		78.6	38^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.9%	3	77.2	75.6	33.3	$14,790
Spruce Mountain Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	107 Gibbs Mill Road	Livermore	04253	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-3355	371	32	11.5	60.9%	352 (94.9%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$16,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Vernon Elementary School

Is Mt Vernon Elementary School a good school?

Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks 66^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Mt Vernon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt Vernon Elementary School?

Students at Mt Vernon Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Mt Vernon Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 38

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