Mt Vernon Place School

(973)374-2090

www.nps.k12.nj.us/MTV

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Place School is a public elementary school located in the Vailsburg section of Newark, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Newark Public Schools district, which is the largest school system in the state. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning within a supportive community environment.

As an urban educational institution, Mt. Vernon Place School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and equity in education. The school's mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by providing a structured curriculum and access to essential academic resources. By engaging families and local stakeholders, the school aims to create a stable learning environment that helps students navigate the challenges of the urban educational landscape while promoting a culture of achievement and citizenship.

809

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Vernon Place School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	373
Black	312
Asian	111
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
373 (46.1 %)
Black
312 (38.6 %)
Asian
111 (13.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)
White
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)374-2090
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/MTV
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	636
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 14

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 91

Ungraded 15