Mt Vernon Elementary School

mtves.maranacook.org/

86 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the rural town of Mount Vernon, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the Regional School Unit (RSU) 38, also known as the Maranacook Area School District. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize foundational academic skills alongside character development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the middle school level.

Set in a scenic, close-knit region of central Maine, the school functions as a central hub for the local community. Because of its size, Mt. Vernon Elementary is known for having a high level of parent involvement and a personalized approach to instruction. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while taking advantage of the local environment, often incorporating outdoor learning opportunities and community-based projects that help students connect their classroom lessons to the world around them.

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Vernon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
81 (94.2 %)
Two or More
3 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)

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:	RSU 38
Phone:	(207)293-2261
Website:	http://mtves.maranacook.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 13