- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elko, NV
Mountain View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320012000349
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Mountain View Elementary School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 320012000349 · Elko, NV Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 18.8:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Mountain View Elementary School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 507
Mountain View Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Mountain View Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Elementary School compares
Mountain View Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 68% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 54% in Nevada - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Mountain View Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Elko
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elementary School
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elko, NV. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 20% higher 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 School?
24.3% of students at Mountain View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Elko, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elko on the city page.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Mountain View Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.