DAN EMMETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dan Emmett Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mount Vernon City school district, located in Mount Vernon, OH with about 301 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Dan Emmett Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dan Emmett Elementary School, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students in the Mount Vernon City School District. Named after the famous 19th-century composer and Mount Vernon native Daniel Decatur Emmett, the school serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on the core development of students from kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, Dan Emmett Elementary focuses on preparing students for success in middle school by fostering a sense of community, encouraging student participation, and maintaining close partnerships with families to support holistic student development.

For more information, contact Dan Emmett Elementary School at (740) 393-5950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.