Mt. Vernon Elementary

mtvernon.bcsd.com

678 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary, located on Potomac Avenue in Bakersfield, California, is a public school operating under the Bakersfield City School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, literacy, and student development. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive community, encouraging students to develop both their intellectual capabilities and their social-emotional skills through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

As part of the Bakersfield City School District, Mt. Vernon Elementary works to integrate modern educational standards with resources aimed at student success. The school maintains a commitment to parent and community involvement, viewing it as a vital component in helping students meet grade-level expectations. By utilizing the resources available through the district website, families can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and the various programs offered to support students throughout their elementary years.

678

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Vernon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	601
Black	37
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Hispanic
601 (88.6 %)
Black
37 (5.5 %)
White
28 (4.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5380
Website:	http://mtvernon.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt. Vernon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	93
Grade 6	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt. Vernon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	48.7%
Male	348	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)