At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 475
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Irvington. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Irvington Public School District. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black75%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Irvington Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madison Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Florence Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
694 reported students
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Grove Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | KG–05 | 455 | 0.5 mi |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | KG–05 | 694 | 0.8 mi |
| Ola Edwards Community School Elementary · Hillside Public School District | 02–06 | 391 | 0.8 mi |
| Chancellor Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 607 | 0.8 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 393 | 0.9 mi |
| Burch Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Burch Charter School of Excellence | KG–05 | 335 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School serve?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Irvington Public School District.
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 475 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 605 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Irvington Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School in?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District, based in Irvington, NJ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chancellor Avenue Elementary School (0.5 mi), Florence Avenue Elementary School (0.8 mi), Ola Edwards Community School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.