Each Mt. Vernon school has amazing attributes and accomplishments that bring pride to the students, staff and community.  Here's just a few for Fortville Elementary School:

• Has been an Indiana Department of Education Four Star School - 5 times
• IDOE Family-Friendly School Designation
• PLTW Distinguished Launch School
• School-wide House System to support positive behavior and community-building
• Part of an “A” rated district 
• 2022-2023 attendance rate - 95%  
• 2023-2024 IREAD-3 results - 95% passed  (13% better than state average)
• 2023-2024 ILEARN results - 40% passed ELA & Math  (6% better than state average)
• Common Sense Media certified school 
• Each student has a Chromebook 
• Outdoor trail, playgrounds, garden 
• High-tech safety features: Key card entry for staff, Raptor Visitor Management, cameras throughout the school 
• Document cameras and interactive whiteboards/panels in every classroom  
• Additional state funding received for being a Title 1 School  
• Clubs or extracurricular activities include:  Choir, Art, Robotics, Drama, Wellness, Talent Show, Math Bowl, Spelling Bee, Student Council, and News Club
• Media Center - Over 13,000 books, meeting the needs and interests of all students
• English Language Learners (ELL) assistance program  
• School-wide RtI (Response to Intervention) program in Reading and Math
• Wide spectrum of speech/language, special education, and school-based therapist programs  
• Advanced Math classes in grades 1-5
• High Ability learners enrichment activities in ELA