A+
Excellent
95/100

Mount Vernon Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 N Main, Mount Vernon, SD 57363
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 86th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Dakota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
117
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%86/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+11 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%55%reading -15 pts, math -2 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income30%—reading -5 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 N Main
City Mount Vernon
ZIP Code 57363
District 4649650
NCES School ID 464965000454
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57363

Understanding the community around Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,333
Per Capita Income $31,986
Poverty Rate 3.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,200
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mount Vernon Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Black 2.6%
American Indian 3.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 117
Teachers (FTE) 10.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary - 02?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 has 117 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 serve?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 receives $14,369 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 in 57363 ▼
Avg Home Value
$290,957
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
30.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026