J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr

www.mtv80.org

275 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

J.L. Buford Intermediate Education Center, located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serves as a vital academic hub for students transitioning through their elementary years. As an intermediate school, it typically focuses on the specific developmental needs of upper-elementary students, bridging the gap between primary education and middle school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement within the Mount Vernon community.

The facility at 623 S. 34th St. functions as part of the broader Mount Vernon City School District, working to prepare its student body for future educational success. By focusing on a curriculum designed for intermediate learners, the school prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging social-emotional growth. Through its faculty and staff, J.L. Buford strives to provide a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential and develop the collaborative skills necessary for their transition to higher grade levels.

275

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	11
Black	82
Asian	10
Two or More	39

White
133 (48.4 %)
Black
82 (29.8 %)
Two or More
39 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.0 %)
Asian
10 (3.6 %)

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:	No
District:	Mount Vernon SD 80
Phone:	(618)244-8064
Website:	http://www.mtv80.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 129

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 1