School overview
At a glance
Reported students
93
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
10.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
166.5
Mt Vernon Elementary School: 93 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Mt Vernon Elementary School
Mt Vernon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to RSU 38. NCES reports 93 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Mt Vernon Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.7%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in RSU 38
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wayne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
59 reported students
Manchester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
150 reported students
Readfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
183 reported students
Maranacook Community Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
290 reported students
Maranacook Community High Sch
High · Grades 09–12
385 reported students