J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr

Elementary No virtual instruction Mount Vernon, IL Grades 04–05 Town: Remote Mount Vernon, IL SchoolScore™ A (85.4)
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J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 04–05 SchoolScore™ A (85.4)
260
Students
18.1
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(618)244-8064
Phone
http://www.mtv80.org
Website

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is a public school administered by the Mount Vernon SD 80 district in Mount Vernon, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 04–05.

Key statistics: 260 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
260.0
State avg: 389.0
▼ 33% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▲ 7% worse
School Details
School Name
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
NCESSCH ID
172734002902
State School ID
IL-13-041-0800-02-130410800022002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
623 S 34th St
City
Mount Vernon
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
62864
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Mount Vernon, IL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
1712
State Leg. Upper
17058
State Leg. Lower
17116
Latitude
38.3099
Longitude
-88.9349
Grades Offered
4th 5th
👥
260
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.1
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 221 85%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mount Vernon SD 80
LEAID
1727340
State LEA ID
IL-13-041-0800-02
Phone
(618)244-8080
Website
http://www.mtv80.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mount Vernon
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$35,880K
Federal Revenue
$10,271K
State Revenue
$16,080K
Local Revenue
$9,529K
Total Expenditure
$33,189K
Instruction Exp.
$16,690K
Support Services
$9,360K
Other Current Exp.
$2,305K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr

1
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
Mount Vernon · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Zadok Casey Middle School
Mount Vernon · Middle
1.3 mi
3
Clnton/Mrn/Wshngtn Pre-Kind Prog
Mount Vernon · Prekindergarten
1.4 mi
4
ROE 13 Seniors Plus
Mount Vernon · Other
1.4 mi
5
ROE 13 High Needs
Mount Vernon · Other
1.4 mi
6
ROE 13 Student Success
Mount Vernon · Other
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
260 students are enrolled at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr have?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has 18.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr serve?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr serves grades 04 through 05.
Is J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr a charter school?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is not a charter school.
What metro area is J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr located in?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is located in the Mount Vernon, IL metropolitan area.
What school district does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr belong to?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is part of the Mount Vernon SD 80 school district.
How much does Mount Vernon SD 80 spend per student?
The Mount Vernon SD 80 district spends approximately $127,650,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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