- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain View, AR
Mountain View Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051020000747
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elem. School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mountain View · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mountain View, AR.
School address
District: Mountain View School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051020000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mountain View Elem. School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 051020000747 · Mountain View, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 15.1:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (337 students)
Mountain View Elem. School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountain View Elem. School
497 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
337 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
335 students
- Rural Special 112
Rural Special Elem. School
112 students
- Timbo High Sch 99
Timbo High School
99 students
- Timbo Elementa 98
Timbo Elementary School
98 students
What this shows Mountain View Elem. School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Elem. School compares
Mountain View Elem. School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Mountain View Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain View School District reports $13,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rural Special Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timbo High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timbo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elem. School
How many students attend Mountain View Elem. School?
Mountain View Elem. School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain View, AR. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elem. School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Elem. School?
99.4% of students at Mountain View Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Elem. School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Mountain View, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elem. School?
Mountain View Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View Elem. School rank among public schools in Mountain View?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mountain View, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mountain View School District?
Besides Mountain View Elem. School, Mountain View School District also operates Mountain View High School (337 students), Mountain View Middle School (335 students), and Rural Special Elem. School (112 students). See the Mountain View School District district page for the complete list.