Enrollment
138
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain View Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain View Academy
Mountain View Academy is a lower-poverty, small charter elementary school in Lowell, Oregon, enrolling 138 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lowell Sd 71 spends $6,249 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lundy Elementary School (176 students): Mountain View Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Lowell Sd 71 also operates Bridge Charter Academy (546 students) and Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students) alongside Mountain View Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountain View Academy compares
Mountain View Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$6,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Sd 71, which includes Mountain View Academy.
$6,249
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.0%
State 81.1%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lowell on the city page.
Is Mountain View Academy a good school?
Mountain View Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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