Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?
49 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mount Vernon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School?
Mount Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is part of Barbour County Board Of Education School District.
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