- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Mountain View Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080387006794Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #33 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Academy ranks #33 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Mountain View Academy shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 080387006794 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
387 enr · 15.5:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Mountain View Academy shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goal Academy
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 387
Mountain View Academy
387 students
What this shows Mountain View Academy reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Academy compares
Mountain View Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 17.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Mountain View Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Academy
How many students attend Mountain View Academy?
Mountain View Academy has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Academy is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Academy?
4.8% of students at Mountain View Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Academy is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Academy?
Mountain View Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View Academy rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Academy ranks #33 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Mountain View Academy, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.