Mt. Vernon Elementary

8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

mve.lemongrovesd.net/

359 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary is a public school located in Lemon Grove, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Lemon Grove School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, with a focus on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Mt. Vernon Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the diversity of the Lemon Grove community. The school encourages parent involvement and collaboration, often hosting activities and programs aimed at strengthening the partnership between home and school. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, Mt. Vernon Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips its students with the tools needed for future success.

359

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Vernon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	294
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	20

Hispanic
294 (81.9%)
Black
22 (6.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
White
12 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lemon Grove
Phone:	(619)825-5613
Website:	http://mve.lemongrovesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48