Mt Vernon El Sch

2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
McKeesport, PA 15135

199 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary School is a public school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Elizabeth Forward School District. The school is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting along Greenock Buena Vista Road, providing a focused environment for elementary-aged children. As part of the Elizabeth Forward district, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community atmosphere intended to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to student development through a combination of traditional core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—and extracurricular activities that encourage social and emotional growth. Mt. Vernon typically maintains a localized approach to education, leveraging its connection to the broader Elizabeth Forward community to offer resources and programming that support student achievement. Parents and community members often view the school as a central pillar of the local neighborhood, dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and a safe, nurturing climate for young learners.

199

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Vernon El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	4
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
172 (86.4 %)
Two or More
14 (7.0 %)
Black
8 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (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:	No
District:	Elizabeth Forward SD
Phone:	(412)896-2327
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 70