Vernon Elementary School District Explained

Address:90 County Road Number 3139
City:Vernon
State:Arizona
Zipcode:85940
Country:United States
Type:Public
Grades:PreK–8
Students:94
Teachers:11.93 (FTE)
Staff:12.82 (FTE)
Ratio:7.88

Vernon Elementary School District #9 is a K–8 school district in Vernon, Apache County, Arizona. It operates a single K–8 school.

History

In 2019 the district established its preschool program.[1]

In 2020 its student population was above 100.[2]

Monica Baraja served as superintendent and as principal until September 2020, when she resigned. The school community did not anticipate that she would do this.[2]

From 2020 to 2021 the number of students in the district decreased by 24%.[3]

Operations

the school district uses volunteers to provide services that it cannot afford to have paid employees do; for example, parents volunteered as librarians.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singleton. Laura. Vernon Elementary opens much needed pre-school. White Mountain Independent. 2019-05-28. 2021-07-12.
  2. Web site: Singleton. Laura. Vernon Elem superintendent resigns unexpectedly. White Mountain Independent. 2020-09-25. 2021-07-12.
  3. Web site: Aleshire. Peter. Enrollment declines pose low-moving crisis for school districts. White Mountain Independent. 2021-04-27. 2021-07-13.
  4. Web site: Vernon School: Small, rural but still a 'sparkling gem'. White Mountain Independent. 2007-09-06. 2021-07-12.