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#1184 of 2,228 schools in WA
Little Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, WA
A Mount Vernon School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1514 S LaVenture RD, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
- Math 25% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Mountain Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Little Mountain Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,762
Median home value
$492,400
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Foothills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Mount Vernon Special EdEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Vernon School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $20,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Mountain Elementary is listed in Mount Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Mountain Elementary
Little Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Mountain Elementary
What grades does Little Mountain Elementary serve?
Little Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary?
Little Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Mountain Elementary rank in WA?
Little Mountain Elementary ranks #1,184 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Little Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Little Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Mountain Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Little Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Little Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Little Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Mountain Elementary?
66.3% of students at Little Mountain 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (360) 428-6125
- Area population (ZIP 98274)
- 19,247
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98274; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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