Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy

Mt Vernon Community School Corp
1806 W SR 234
Fortville, IN 46040
134 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Mt. Vernon Early Learning Academy, located in Fortville, Indiana, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation. Designed specifically for the district’s youngest learners, the academy focuses on early childhood development by providing a structured, nurturing environment that prepares children for the transition into kindergarten. The facility is dedicated to fostering social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills through play-based and inquiry-driven instruction.

Beyond academics, the academy emphasizes the importance of community and partnership with families to support a student's holistic development. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Mt. Vernon district, the school aims to create a seamless educational pathway for children in the Fortville area. With its dedicated focus on early intervention and developmentally appropriate practices, the academy strives to build a strong confidence base for its students, ensuring they are well-equipped for future success as they progress through their academic journey.
134
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
67.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (79.9 %)
  • Black
    14 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp
Phone: (317)485-3100
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 67.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 134
Gender Ratio