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J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr

PublicRegularGrades 4–5
Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon SD 80
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students260
Student:Teacher14.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
260
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
85%+31.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is a public primary serving grades 4–5 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The school enrolls 260 students. It is part of the Mount Vernon SD 80 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictMount Vernon SD 80
County17081
CityMount Vernon
ZIP62864
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172734002902

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment260
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino3.4%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian28.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native53.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
1.5%
Asian
28.6%
Two+
12.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)