MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 165 N. Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York, the Mount Vernon School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant community within a large suburban setting of the greater New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area. The district encompasses 15 operational schools offering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programming. With a total student body of 6,815 learners, the district provides comprehensive academic pathways designed to foster growth and achievement from early childhood through high school graduation.

To cultivate a strong academic and supportive environment, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 2,218 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes roughly 1,159 dedicated teachers, 254 instructional aides, and over 800 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from personalized attention, strong classroom guidance, and essential operational support. Serving as a vital hub for local families, researchers, and educational partners, the Mount Vernon School District remains committed to fostering student success, with further information and community resources available through their central administration or online at www.mtvernoncsd.org.
15
Total Schools
6,815
Total Students
1,159.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White331
Hispanic2,171
Black4,069
Asian125
Two or More86
American Indian21
Pacific Islander6
  • Black
    4,069 (59.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2,171 (31.9%)
  • White
    331 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    125 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    86 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    21 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary12
Middle0
High3
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:15
Students:6,815*
Teachers (FTE):1,159.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 16 Schools