Washington Elementary School

www.mvcsd.org

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Mount Vernon Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on the developmental needs of its young students, emphasizing core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing small-town community values alongside rigorous educational standards, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the district’s middle and high school levels.

Beyond the classroom, Washington Elementary is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience. The school encourages active parental involvement and utilizes its location in Mount Vernon to integrate local community resources into its programming. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, a focus on individualized student progress, and a strong partnership with families, the school strives to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

543

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
497 (91.5%)
Two or More
22 (4.1%)
Hispanic
21 (3.9%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Mount Vernon Comm School District
Phone:	(319)895-6251
Website:	http://www.mvcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 101