School overview
At a glance
Reported students
381
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
42th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
Little Mountain Elementary: 381 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Little Mountain Elementary
Little Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Mount Vernon School District. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.4%) and White (34.1%). English learners represent 35.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Little Mountain Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 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 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.57
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic56.4%
- Black1.8%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.1%
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
Not reported as 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 Mount Vernon School District
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445 reported students
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300 reported students