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Elementary· 14 schools in district

Little Mountain Elementary

1514 S LaVenture RD, Mount Vernon, WA 98274Mount Vernon School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
371
Students
Total enrolled
$25,085
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 75% vs nat'l
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 371 students in grades KG–05 in Mount Vernon, Washington.
75% above average funding
District spends $25,085 per pupil, 75% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Little Mountain Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 371 students. The district invests $25,085 per student — 75% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Little Mountain Elementary

371
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution171 male · 200 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 243 students
Student Composition
34%
57%
Asian2%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530540002584

Academic Outcomes at Little Mountain Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98274

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,085Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,085
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,038
Student Support$4,766
Administration$3,010
Operations$3,763
Other$2,509
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,085 spent per student, an estimated $11,113 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
20%
State government
66.5%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,085/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Madison ElementaryHarriet RowleyJefferson ElementaryCentennial Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
La Venture Middle SchoolMount Baker Middle School
↓
High School
Mount Vernon High SchoolNorthwest Career & Technical Academy/A WA Skills CenterMount Vernon Open Doors
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySkagit County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMount Vernon School District →
Phone: (360)428-6125
NCES ID: 530540002584
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mount Vernon seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Mount Vernon School District
High
Mount Vernon High School
1,977 students · 09–12
● 44 opp67% FRL
Mid
La Venture Middle School
726 students · 06–08
● 44 opp75% FRL
Mid
Mount Baker Middle School
628 students · 06–08
● 40 opp73% FRL
Elem
Madison Elementary
512 students · KG–05
● 44 opp63% FRL
Elem
Harriet Rowley
502 students · KG–05
● 44 opp69% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary
455 students · KG–05
● 44 opp65% FRL
Elem
Centennial Elementary School
426 students · KG–05
● 44 opp77% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
330 students · KG–05
● 44 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1514 S LaVenture RD, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.