Mt. Vernon Elementary

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Elementary, located at 530 Williams St in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rockcastle County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of children in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills as they prepare for their transition into middle school.

Beyond core academics, Mt. Vernon Elementary plays a central role in the small-town community of Mount Vernon. The school is known for its focus on character development and community involvement, often acting as a hub for family engagement and local events. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential while instilling a lifelong appreciation for learning.

597

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Vernon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	8

White
561 (94.0%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Hispanic
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.3%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	Rockcastle County
Phone:	(606)256-2953
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 60

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 90