Enrollment
507
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 320012000349
Mountain View Elementary School — Elko, NV
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain View Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mountain View Elementary School reports 507 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% below the Nevada average and 53% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elko County School District spends $14,235 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.5% from local sources (property taxes), 72.7% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountain View Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 0% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 68% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 72% in Nevada — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,235
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 507 Top 51% in Nevada — larger than 49% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 22.7:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.3% -68% vs state
NCES ID 320012000349
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Mountain View Elementary School.
$14,235
Per student
-23%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Elko, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elko, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.