Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Vernon Elementary School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Motto
A Caring School Community Dedicated to Excellence
School Rankings
Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
81 students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mt Vernon Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 38 School District.
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