- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, OR
Mountain View Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410759001834Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mountain View Academy held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 410759001834 · Lowell, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
138 enr · 15.3:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge Charter Academy (546 students)
Mountain View Academy held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridge Charter
Bridge Charter Academy
546 students
- Lowell Junior/ 178
Lowell Junior/Senior High School
178 students
- Lundy Elementa 176
Lundy Elementary School
176 students
- This school 138
Mountain View Academy
138 students
What this shows Mountain View Academy reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Academy compares
Mountain View Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 69% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$7,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Mountain View Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Lowell Sd 71 reports $7,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lundy Elementary 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
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lowell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Academy
How many students attend Mountain View Academy?
Mountain View Academy has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, OR. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Academy is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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?
16.2% of students at Mountain View Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Academy is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Lowell, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Academy?
Mountain View Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lowell Sd 71?
Besides Mountain View Academy, Lowell Sd 71 also operates Bridge Charter Academy (546 students), Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students), and Lundy Elementary School (176 students). See the Lowell Sd 71 district page for the complete list.