Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks 1037 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mount Vernon Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 345 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Pinellas County School District.

While Mount Vernon has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (29.57%) and Hispanic (18.55%) students, the school faces significant challenges. It has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.3% to 38.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Mount Vernon's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 50% of 5th-grade students were proficient in Science, compared to 64% in the district and 53% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Mount Vernon, at $17,913 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 1-star rating in recent years. In comparison, nearby schools like Pasadena Fundamental Elementary and Westgate Elementary have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4629 13th Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 893-1815

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1037^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,913

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary School usually attend:

High:

St. Petersburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.9%

African American:

30.8%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 60^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mount Vernon Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.9%), African American (30.8%), Hispanic (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 22^nd best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Mount Vernon Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon Elementary School is $17,913, which is the 8^th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Vernon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	67.98	548^th	1688	67.5%
2007	53.24	889^th	1786	50.2%
2008	52.70	886^th	1789	50.5%
2009	59.37	785^th	1847	57.5%
2010	44.45	1151^st	1919	40.0%
2011	40.56	1259^th	1985	36.6%
2012	26.31	1529^th	1984	22.9%
2013	33.48	1392^nd	2029	31.4%
2014	23.10	1673^rd	2064	18.9%
2016	22.87	1668^th	2087	20.1%
2017	20.63	1762^nd	2112	16.6%
2018	29.29	1538^th	2118	27.4%
2019	31.39	1556^th	2182	28.7%
2021	27.52	1634^th	2247	27.3%
2022	24.66	1705^th	2219	23.2%
2023	49.07	1119^th	2240	50.0%
2024	52.30	1037^th	2256	54.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 12, 2019

This school is a neighborhood gem! Dedicated, hard-working teachers and staff. The diversity of the student population (racial and socioeconomic) is a very enriching experience for my child, which we value deeply. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	351	141	7	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	511
1989	365	139	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1990	358	134	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1991	337	160	13	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	518
1992	423	119	7	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	563
1993	425	120	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	556
1994	349	111	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1995	374	159	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1996	374	159	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1997	366	185	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1998	335	216	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1999	322	188	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	532
2000	309	195	8	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
2001	267	187	9	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2002	232	200	9	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
2003	232	200	9	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
2004	198	187	4	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	422
2005	209	187	8	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	435
2006	216	179	8	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2007	213	168	6	31	1	n/a	n/a	42	461
2008	239	158	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	45	473
2009	228	135	8	29	2	n/a	n/a	50	452
2010	259	136	18	33	1	n/a	n/a	51	498
2011	252	189	18	57	0	0	20	0	536
2012	255	149	28	54	1	2	26	0	515
2013	245	142	28	49	1	0	29	0	494
2014	238	166	27	58	1	1	30	0	521
2015	219	154	19	75	1	1	31	0	500
2016	201	155	18	75	1	1	33	0	484
2017	196	178	8	64	1	1	36	0	484
2018	172	154	13	64	0	0	31	0	434
2019	152	153	15	69	0	0	34	0	423
2020	139	128	15	61	0	0	34	0	377
2021	126	90	10	60	0	0	28	0	314
2022	132	102	14	65	0	0	27	0	340
2023	132	102	16	64	0	0	31	0	345
2024	145	115	17	63	0	0	33	0	373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	511	23.0	22.2	39.1
1989	520	24.0	21.6	46
1990	514	24.0	21.4	47.3
1991	518	24.0	21.5	50
1992	563	27.0	20.8	43.2
1993	556	28.0	19.9	41.2
1994	470	23.0	20.4	50
1995	546	27.0	20.2	55.9
1996	546	27.0	20.2	55.9
1997	574	32.0	17.9	54.2
1998	573	33.0	17.4	53.4
1999	532	31.0	17.2	69.4
2000	533	31.0	17.2	66.2
2001	489	32.0	15.3	67.9
2002	474	30.0	15.8	76.2
2003	474	30.0	15.8	76.2
2004	422	28.0	15.1	82
2005	435	29.0	15.0	80.2
2006	433	27.0	16.0	72.5
2007	461	28.0	16.5	78.3
2008	473	30.0	15.8	75.5
2009	452	35.2	14.6	82.6
2010	498	34.0	14.6	82.6
2011	536	35.0	15.3	80.2
2012	515	38.0	13.5	78.6
2013	494	37.0	13.3	78.5
2014	521	35.0	14.8	52
2015	500	36.0	13.8	58.6
2016	484	35.0	13.8	71.9
2017	484	35.0	13.8	72.1
2018	434	36.0	12.0	76.5
2019	423	31.0	13.6	69.3
2020	377	32.0	11.7	69.2
2021	314	28.0	11.2	66.2
2022	340	30.0	11.3	68.8
2023	345	30.0	11.5	71
2024	373	29.0	12.8	71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	511	23.0	22.2	39.1
1989	520	24.0	21.6	46
1990	514	24.0	21.4	47.3
1991	518	24.0	21.5	50
1992	563	27.0	20.8	43.2
1993	556	28.0	19.9	41.2
1994	470	23.0	20.4	50
1995	546	27.0	20.2	55.9
1996	546	27.0	20.2	55.9
1997	574	32.0	17.9	54.2
1998	573	33.0	17.4	53.4
1999	532	31.0	17.2	69.4
2000	533	31.0	17.2	66.2
2001	489	32.0	15.3	67.9
2002	474	30.0	15.8	76.2
2003	474	30.0	15.8	76.2
2004	422	28.0	15.1	82
2005	435	29.0	15.0	80.2
2006	433	27.0	16.0	72.5
2007	461	28.0	16.5	78.3
2008	473	30.0	15.8	75.5
2009	452	35.2	14.6	82.6
2010	498	34.0	14.6	82.6
2011	536	35.0	15.3	80.2
2012	515	38.0	13.5	78.6
2013	494	37.0	13.3	78.5
2014	521	35.0	14.8	52
2015	500	36.0	13.8	58.6
2016	484	35.0	13.8	71.9
2017	484	35.0	13.8	72.1
2018	434	36.0	12.0	76.5
2019	423	31.0	13.6	69.3
2020	377	32.0	11.7	69.2
2021	314	28.0	11.2	66.2
2022	340	30.0	11.3	68.8
2023	345	30.0	11.5	71
2024	373	29.0	12.8	71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,210 (10.9%)	$9,942 (89.1%)	$11,152
2019	$1,139 (10.1%)	$10,100 (89.9%)	$11,239
2020	$1,289 (9.6%)	$12,198 (90.4%)	$13,488
2021	$2,012 (13.3%)	$13,125 (86.7%)	$15,137
2022	$3,284 (21.0%)	$12,391 (79.1%)	$15,674
2023	$3,422 (19.1%)	$14,491 (80.9%)	$17,913

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1556^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1119^th of 2240 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	37	52	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	45	40	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	56	48	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	60	26	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	43	32	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	46	30	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Mount Vernon Elementary School)	44	63	19%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	423	345	18.4%
African American	153	102	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	69	64	7.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	132	13.2%
Two or More Races	34	31	8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.3%	71%	1.7%

Schools Near Mount Vernon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	373	29	12.8	71.6%	145 (38.9%)	115 (30.8%)	63 (16.9%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.8%)	52.3	1037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.0%		49.1	1119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	82	72.0	56.0	50.0	55.0	58.0	39.0	49.0	$17,913	$3,422	$14,491
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2147	430	30	14.3	61.4%	218 (50.7%)	73 (17.0%)	82 (19.1%)	19 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.6%)	60.8	845^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		62.4	785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	60	51.0	48.0	60.0	66.0	56.0	68.0	71.0	$13,889	$2,010	$11,878
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	459	28	16.3	87.6%	29 (6.3%)	388 (84.5%)	32 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	13	2087^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.5	2161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%	74	39.0	36.0	26.0	33.0	32.0	20.0	36.0	$16,845	$4,955	$11,889
Westgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3560 58th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2144	539	33	16.3	69.0%	261 (48.4%)	73 (13.5%)	141 (26.2%)	30 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	58.3	893^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.4%		58.2	883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.6%	10	73.0	59.0	48.0	62.0	65.0	44.0	56.0	$11,839	$1,711	$10,129
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 61st St S	St Petersburg	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2332	265	20	13.2	80.0%	69 (26.0%)	135 (50.9%)	37 (14.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.3%)	40.8	1321^st of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%		50.4	1088^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%	233	44.0	50.0	46.0	58.0	57.0	44.0	46.0	$16,301	$2,956	$13,344
New Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 37th St N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2135	659	50	13.1	76.2%	173 (26.3%)	176 (26.7%)	203 (30.8%)	56 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.7%)	26.7	1719^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.8%		30.4	1602^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.5%	117	36.0	34.0	41.0	43.0	50.0	45.0	49.0	$14,578	$2,665	$11,914
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	559	38	14.7	49.0%	205 (36.7%)	239 (42.8%)	62 (11.1%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (6.8%)	64.9	755^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.5%		60.1	834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.8%	79	68.0	67.0	52.0	63.0	70.0	56.0	54.0	$12,983	$1,360	$11,623
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	379	27	14.0	85.8%	53 (14.0%)	242 (63.9%)	52 (13.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.1%)	30.3	1608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.7%		29.6	1624^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.5%	16	39.0	38.0	48.0	41.0	46.0	40.0	60.0	$17,792	$2,771	$15,021
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 16th St N	St Petersburg	33704	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1857	256	23	11.1	72.3%	54 (21.1%)	122 (47.7%)	50 (19.5%)	10 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	20.7	1885^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.4%		17.1	1980^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.6%	95	28.0	50.0	23.0	38.0	46.0	42.0	40.0	$18,770	$2,909	$15,861
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	95 72nd St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2646	463	31	14.9	28.9%	318 (68.7%)	16 (3.5%)	80 (17.3%)	13 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.6%)	89.4	198^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.2%		91.7	122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	76	67.0	76.0	80.0	71.0	79.0	89.0	87.0	$11,117	$1,022	$10,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Elementary School

What district is Mount Vernon Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Mount Vernon Elementary School?

Students at Mount Vernon Elementary School are 39% White, 31% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Mount Vernon Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mount Vernon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : St. Petersburg High School

Is Mount Vernon Elementary School a good school?

Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks 1037^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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