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Mount Vernon Elementary School

310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Mount Vernon Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Embrace • Engage • Empower

School Rankings

Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#28 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
92%
68%
(20-21)
91%
69%
(20-21)
85-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mount Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tabb Elementary School, Coventry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?
548 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mount Vernon Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School?
Mount Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is part of York County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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