- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spearfish, SD
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466693001342
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elementary - 08 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Spearfish · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Elementary - 08 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary - 08 ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Spearfish, SD.
School address
District: Spearfish School District 40-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466693001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mountain View Elementary - 08 held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 466693001342 · Spearfish, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Spearfish High School - 01 (787 students)
Mountain View Elementary - 08 held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Elementary - 08 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spearfish High
Spearfish High School - 01
787 students
- Creekside Elem
Creekside Elementary - 07
553 students
- Spearfish Midd
Spearfish Middle School - 05
545 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary - 03
322 students
- This school 168
Mountain View Elementary - 08
168 students
- Spearfish Acad 21
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
21 students
What this shows Mountain View Elementary - 08 reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Elementary - 08 compares
Mountain View Elementary - 08 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 71% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Mountain View Elementary - 08 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Spearfish School District 40-2 reports $9,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Elementary - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary - 07 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spearfish Middle School - 05 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Elementary - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Spearfish
3 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elementary - 08
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spearfish, SD. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Elementary - 08?
8.3% of students at Mountain View Elementary - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Elementary - 08?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Elementary - 08 is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Spearfish, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary - 08?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary - 08 rank among elementary schools in Spearfish?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary - 08 ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Spearfish, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spearfish on the city page.
What other schools are in Spearfish School District 40-2?
Besides Mountain View Elementary - 08, Spearfish School District 40-2 also operates Spearfish High School - 01 (787 students), Creekside Elementary - 07 (553 students), and Spearfish Middle School - 05 (545 students). See the Spearfish School District 40-2 district page for the complete list.