Mt Vernon Elementary School

blog.springfield.k12.or.us/mtvernon/

412 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Vernon Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Oregon, serving students within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community connection. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and digital resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for families.

Central to the school's communication strategy is its official blog, which serves as a hub for updates, event calendars, and insights into classroom activities. This platform allows parents and community members to stay informed about school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and important district-wide announcements. Through its active online presence and local involvement, Mount Vernon Elementary strives to build a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and the Springfield community.

412

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Vernon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	144
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
237 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
144 (35.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Springfield SD 19
Phone:	(541)744-6403
Website:	http://blog.springfield.k12.or.us/mtvernon/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70