MT VERNON EL

MOUNT VERNON ISD
517 TEXAS HWY 37
MOUNT VERNON, TX 75457
641 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Mount Vernon Elementary is a public school located in Mount Vernon, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Mount Vernon Independent School District. Situated at 501 Texas Highway 37, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. As part of a close-knit rural community, the school emphasizes traditional educational values while working to integrate modern instructional strategies to prepare students for their future academic careers.

The school is deeply integrated into the local district, which places a strong focus on student success, community involvement, and educational equity. By providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum, Mount Vernon Elementary aims to build a strong literacy and mathematical foundation for its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic resources by visiting their official website at [www.mtvernonisd.net](http://www.mtvernonisd.net), which serves as the primary hub for administrative communication and school-related news.
641
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    380 (59.3%)
  • Hispanic
    191 (29.8%)
  • Black
    34 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MOUNT VERNON ISD
Phone: (903)537-9500
Website: http://www.mtvernonisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 387
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 68
Kindergarten 118
Grade 1 120
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 129
Grade 4 117
Gender Ratio