MOUNT VERNON HONOR ACADEMY

195 N COLUMBUS AVE
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553

www.mtvernoncsd.org

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School is a public school located at 195 N. Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York, operating as part of the Mount Vernon City School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As part of the broader district, it follows the curriculum and strategic initiatives set forth by the Mount Vernon City School District, which emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students.

The school functions within a district committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and leveraging technology to enhance classroom instruction. By aligning with the district's mission, Holmes Elementary focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth to ensure that students meet state standards. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, with further information regarding its specific programs, staff, and school calendar available on the official district website at [www.mtvernoncsd.org](http://www.mtvernoncsd.org).

308

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT VERNON HONOR ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	63
Black	229
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
229 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
63 (20.5 %)
White
8 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)665-5110
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 36