Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Elementary School's student population of 650 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving to be the Most Caring Place on Earth
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
1%
36%
White
85%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is ranked #475 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mount Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wauka Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?
650 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mount Vernon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School?
Mount Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.
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