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Mount Vernon Elementary School

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Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks 1361 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Mount Vernon Elementary School in St. Petersburg, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 333 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Pinellas County School District, where 66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has shown notable improvement after years of low performance, moving from 1-star ratings (2016-2022) to 3-star ratings in recent years, though it currently holds a 2-star rating with a 38th percentile rank—still significantly better than its historical lows.

Mount Vernon stands out for its high per-student spending of $18,164, which is the second-highest among 10 nearby schools, yet its academic outcomes lag behind peers with similar or lower spending. For example, Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School spends $11,278 per student and ranks in the 97th percentile, while Azalea Elementary School spends $16,929 and ranks in the 71st percentile. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1, tied with Bear Creek Elementary School, which allows for more individualized attention. However, chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenge, with 34.9% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024—the third-highest rate among nearby schools, compared to just 8.1% at Pasadena Fundamental.

Academically, Mount Vernon shows a mixed picture. Fifth-grade students are a bright spot, with 71% proficiency in English Language Arts—outperforming both the district (66%) and state (61%) averages—and consistent strength in science, with 56% proficiency in 2025-2026. In contrast, fourth-grade students struggle significantly, with math proficiency at 49% (vs. 72% district) and ELA at 51% (vs. 66% district). This grade-level disparity suggests that success may be cohort-dependent rather than systemic. The school’s high spending reflects its efforts to address socioeconomic challenges, but it highlights that money alone isn't enough to close the gap with higher-performing neighbors like Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary (13.3% chronic absenteeism) or Northwest Elementary School (69th percentile).

333

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,164

Per pupil spending ?

66.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4629 13th Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33713

(727) 893-1815

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary School usually attend:

High:

St. Petersburg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

African American:

29.7%

Hispanic:

16.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 54th percentile in 2024 → 39th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 54th-percentile peak (2024) to 39th (2026)

!Math scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,361^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 20% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 88Elementary Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	41.5	1361 of 2240	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.4	1402 of 2258	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	1037 of 2256	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	1119 of 2240	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	24.7	1705 of 2219	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.5	1634 of 2247	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.4	1556 of 2182	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.3	1538 of 2118	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.6	1762 of 2112	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.9	1668 of 2087	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	23.1	1673 of 2064	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.5	1392 of 2029	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	26.3	1529 of 1984	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.6	1259 of 1985	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.4	1151 of 1919	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.4	785 of 1847	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.7	886 of 1789	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.2	889 of 1786	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.0	548 of 1688	67.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Science56%-4 vs state

Math53%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 12, 2019

This school is a neighborhood gem! Dedicated, hard-working teachers and staff. The diversity of the student population (racial and socioeconomic) is a very enriching experience for my child, which we value deeply. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	333	29	11.4	66.1%	139 (41.7%)	99 (29.7%)	54 (16.2%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	41.5	1361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%		38.4	1402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	37.9%	41	59.0	51.0	71.0	54.0	49.0	56.0	56.0	$18,164	$1,184	$16,981
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2147	418	29	14.4	51.4%	199 (47.6%)	66 (15.8%)	96 (23.0%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)	67.8	684^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.5%		75.8	501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	77.8%	183	65.0	72.0	63.0	60.0	75.0	72.0	71.0	$15,250	$1,070	$14,180
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	425	32	13.2	84.7%	22 (5.2%)	367 (86.4%)	24 (5.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	27.4	1734^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.6%		19.5	1924^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%	190	45.0	48.0	45.0	53.0	48.0	32.0	70.0	$19,550	$3,012	$16,539
Westgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3560 58th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2144	498	36	13.8	61.8%	232 (46.6%)	65 (13.1%)	140 (28.1%)	22 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	73.9	526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%		56.1	972^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	57.0%	446	73.0	64.0	72.0	64.0	79.0	81.0	76.0	$13,433	$976	$12,456
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 61st St S	St Petersburg	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2332	237	21	11.2	73.0%	47 (19.8%)	124 (52.3%)	41 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	58.7	910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%		56.2	968^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.1%	58	76.0	64.0	45.0	79.0	68.0	65.0	55.0	$19,226	$2,554	$16,674
New Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 37th St N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2135	666	50	13.3	72.1%	137 (20.6%)	181 (27.2%)	242 (36.3%)	58 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.2%)	42.9	1322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.0%		52.3	1062^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.0%	260	57.0	56.0	56.0	67.0	62.0	55.0	48.0	$15,035	$1,790	$13,243
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	536	38	14.1	46.5%	195 (36.4%)	240 (44.8%)	56 (10.4%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	64.1	780^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.2%		63.7	786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.2%	6	80.0	57.0	59.0	88.0	70.0	55.0	62.0	$13,440	$1,111	$12,329
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	421	32	13.1	79.3%	55 (13.1%)	269 (63.9%)	63 (15.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	43.1	1317^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%		32.2	1581^st of 2258 public elementary schools	30.0%	264	59.0	45.0	48.0	60.0	66.0	57.0	65.0	$17,428	$2,617	$14,809
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 16th St N	St Petersburg	33704	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1857	216	21	10.5	75.9%	51 (23.6%)	90 (41.7%)	43 (19.9%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.2%)	61.6	839^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%		38.2	1413^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.4%	574	76.0	55.0	69.0	82.0	55.0	53.0	67.0	$21,787	$2,275	$19,513
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	95 72nd St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2646	459	30	15.3	30.5%	320 (69.7%)	17 (3.7%)	72 (15.7%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.8%)	90.2	133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.1%		88.2	221^st of 2258 public elementary schools	90.2%	88	89.0	76.0	78.0	93.0	86.0	78.0	86.0	$11,278	$375	$10,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Elementary School

How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 333 students attended Mount Vernon Elementary School.

What district is Mount Vernon Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What schools do graduates of Mount Vernon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : St. Petersburg High School

What is the racial makeup of Mount Vernon Elementary School?

Students at Mount Vernon Elementary School are 42% White, 30% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Mount Vernon Elementary School a good school?

Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks 1361^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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