- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellijay, GA
Mountain View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130234002565
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ellijay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA.
School address
District: Gilmer County · Georgia
NCES ID 130234002565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Mountain View Elementary held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 130234002565 · Ellijay, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 15.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer High School (1,216 students)
Mountain View Elementary held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilmer High Sc
Gilmer High School
1,216 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
904 students
- Ellijay Elemen
Ellijay Elementary School
761 students
- This school
Mountain View Elementary
668 students
- Clear Creek El
Clear Creek Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Mountain View Elementary reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Elementary compares
Mountain View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Mountain View Elementary is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilmer County reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellijay Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellijay
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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elementary
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellijay, GA. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Elementary?
57.3% of students at Mountain View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Elementary is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Ellijay, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 rank among public schools in Ellijay?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellijay on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilmer County?
Besides Mountain View Elementary, Gilmer County also operates Gilmer High School (1,216 students), Clear Creek Middle School (904 students), and Ellijay Elementary School (761 students). See the Gilmer County district page for the complete list.