Fortville Elementary School

789 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fortville Elementary School, located at 8414 N 200 W in Fortville, Indiana, is a key component of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grade levels. It is recognized for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for its diverse student body. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a focus on student-centered learning, Fortville Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its students while encouraging community involvement. As a hub for the Fortville area, the school remains dedicated to building a strong partnership between educators, parents, and local residents to ensure the long-term success and well-being of every child who walks through its doors.

789

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fortville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	48
Black	52
Asian	11
Two or More	55
American Indian	2

White
621 (78.7%)
Two or More
55 (7.0%)
Black
52 (6.6%)
Hispanic
48 (6.1%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Mt Vernon Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)485-3180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 129

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 146