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Mt Vernon Elementary School

Elizabeth Forward SD · Allegheny County · 2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road, McKeesport, PA 15135.0

(412)896-2327

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7/10
#519
Rank 519 out of 1,545
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #519 · 66th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #503 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #499 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the McKeesport area just southeast of Pittsburgh, Mt Vernon Elementary sits in a working-class community with a strong sense of local pride and a school that quietly delivers solid, consistent results across English, math, and science. Families looking for a dependable neighborhood school — one that doesn't make headlines but gets the job done — tend to feel right at home here. The surrounding Mon Valley has a rugged, unpretentious character that shapes the community, and Mt Vernon reflects that same no-frills, steady approach to education.

Student Demographics

185 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
155 (84%)
Multiple Races
17 (9%)
Hispanic
8 (4%)
African American
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged78 (42%)
Students with Disabilities55 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

194
Enrollment
14.5
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1063 · 33rd percentile

23 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.