Mount Vernon City School District
- 165 NORTH COLUMBUS AVE
- MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553
- (914) 665-5201
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61.2% | 70.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.1% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $19,536 | $17,824 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,272 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 676 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,272 | 13.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 318 |
| Kindergarten Students | 632 |
| 1st Grade Students | 704 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 665 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 706 |
| 4th Grade Students | 679 |
| 5th Grade Students | 702 |
| 6th Grade Students | 700 |
| 7th Grade Students | 644 |
| 8th Grade Students | 638 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,009 |
| 10th Grade Students | 431 |
| 11th Grade Students | 475 |
| 12th Grade Students | 453 |
| Ungraded Students | 156 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 90 |
| Hispanic | 1,388 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6,808 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 522 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,391 |
| Female | 4,430 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 676 | 13.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 47 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 276 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 221 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 120 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 217 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 16 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 14 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 509 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 89 |
| School Administrators | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 49 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 312 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $195,057,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $83,603,000 | 42.9% |
| Property Tax | $78,701,000 | 40.3% |
| Other School Systems | $170,000 | 0.09% |
| Cities and Counties | $835,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $327,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Rents and Royalties | $107,000 | 0.05% |
| Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $753,000 | 0.4% |
| Private Contributions | $8,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,697,000 | 1.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $101,665,000 | 52.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $64,001,000 | 32.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $10,230,000 | 5.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $2,173,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Programs | $22,711,000 | 11.6% |
| Non-Specified | $2,550,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,789,000 | 5.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,999,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,284,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $256,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $70,000 | 0.04% |
| Non-Specified | $4,072,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $95,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $187,721,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $126,876,000 | 67.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $57,948,000 | 30.9% |
| Student Support | $9,186,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,652,000 | 1.9% |
| General Administration Support | $6,901,000 | 3.5% |
| School Administration Support | $12,241,000 | 6.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $15,157,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,079,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $4,732,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,897,000 | 1.5% |
| Food Services | $2,897,000 | 1.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 61.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 492 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 217 | 8.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Mount Vernon City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 9,272
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 676
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| CECIL H. PARKER SCHOOL | ||||
461 South Sixth Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | KG-6 | 357 | 11.5 |  Review This School |
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| COLUMBUS SCHOOL | ||||
455 North High St
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 587 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| DAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | 7-8 | 825 | 11.5 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL | ||||
9 Union Ln
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 485 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| GRAHAM SCHOOL | ||||
421 East 5th St
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 597 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| HAMILTON SCHOOL | ||||
20 Oak St
Mount Vernon, NY Public | KG-6 | 386 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| HOLMES SCHOOL | ||||
195 North Columbus Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 421 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
170 East Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | KG-6 | 758 | 14.6 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LONGFELLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
624 South 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | 7-8 | 479 | 10.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LONGFELLOW SCHOOL | ||||
625 South 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 394 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY Public | 9-12 | 1,532 | 13.5 |  2.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| NELSON MANDELA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
250 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | 9-12 | 193 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| PENNINGTON-GRIMES SCHOOL | ||||
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 352 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| THORNTON / GRIMES SCHOOL | ||||
58 South 10th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | KG-6 | 497 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
121 South 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | 9-12 | 697 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| TRAPHAGEN SCHOOL | ||||
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY Public | PK-6 | 344 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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