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Mt Vernon Elementary School

2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 199 students in grades 3-5, Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Mt Vernon Elementary School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#750 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
60-64%
38%
65-69%
55%
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
199 students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mt Vernon Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of Elizabeth Forward School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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