Mt. Vernon Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mount Vernon, Kentucky 40456 · Rockcastle County
#274 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#20075 of 50,301 nationally
About Mt. Vernon Elementary
Mt. Vernon Elementary is a public elementary located in Mount Vernon, in the Rockcastle County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 597 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 274th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 597.
There are 4 schools in Mount Vernon; Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mt. Vernon Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mt. Vernon Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rockcastle County Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students · 1.4 km away
Rockcastle County High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students · 2.1 km away
Brodhead Elementary School
Brodhead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students · 8.6 km away
Roundstone Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Pembroke Elementary School
Pembroke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Hartstern Elementary
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597 students
Camargo Elementary School
Mount Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Steeplechase Elementary School
Walton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
North Calloway Elementary School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
South Floyd Elementary School
Hi Hat · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
596 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a good school?
Mt. Vernon Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #274 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks #274 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #20075 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary?
Mt. Vernon Elementary had 597 students in 2025.
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mt. Vernon Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Mt. Vernon Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.