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#7314 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Elementary School · San Bernardino City Unified
1271 West Tenth St., San Bernardino, CA 92411
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,314 of 9,539
In San Bernardino
#57 of 73
public schools
In district
#57 of 71
San Bernardino City Unified
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Mt. Vernon Elementary
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About Mt. Vernon Elementary
Mt. Vernon Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified. Mt.
Vernon Elementary serves approximately 477 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Vernon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mt. Vernon Elementary show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
51% of students at Mt. Vernon Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mt. Vernon Elementary — Students at Mt. Vernon Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.
How Mt. Vernon Elementary Compares
See how Mt. Vernon Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1271 West Tenth St., San Bernardino, CA 92411
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mt. Vernon Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. George Brown Jr. Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ramona-Alessandro Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Graciano Gomez Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Bernardino, see our San Bernardino schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Graciano Gomez Elementary San Bernardino | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary San Bernardino | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Ramona-Alessandro Elementary San Bernardino | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary San Bernardino | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle San Bernardino | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Arroyo Valley High San Bernardino | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Riley Elementary San Bernardino | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary San Bernardino | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Howard Inghram Elementary San Bernardino | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Rio Vista Elementary San Bernardino | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Lytle Creek Elementary San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Community School/Independent Alternative Education San Bernardino | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Hardy Brown College Prep Sacramento | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| San Bernardino High San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Richardson PREP HI Middle San Bernardino | 1.7 mi | 9.4 |
| Arrowview Middle San Bernardino | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary San Bernardino | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Davidson Elementary San Bernardino | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Middle College High San Bernardino | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| George Brown Jr. Elementary San Bernardino | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92411 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,457
Median Home Value
$318,500
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
Population
27,157
College Educated
7%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Median Age
31.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mt. Vernon Elementary
What grades does Mt. Vernon Elementary serve?
Mt. Vernon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary?
Mt. Vernon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in CA?
Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks #7,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Vernon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Vernon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt. Vernon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Vernon Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a charter school?
No, Mt. Vernon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mt. Vernon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Vernon Elementary?
94.1% of students at Mt. Vernon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (909) 388-6400
Resources & Links
District
San Bernardino City Unified- District Enrollment
- 44,712
- Schools in District
- 76
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,064
- District Rank
- #57 of 71
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