- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, VA
Mountain View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510337001485
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Buena Vista, VA.
School address
District: Rockbridge County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510337001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mountain View Elementary held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510337001485 · Buena Vista, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 11.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockbridge County High (916 students)
Mountain View Elementary held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockbridge Cou
Rockbridge County High
916 students
- Maury River Mi
Maury River Middle
481 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
466 students
- Fairfield Elem 241
Fairfield Elementary
241 students
- Natural Bridge 230
Natural Bridge Elementary
230 students
- This school 154
Mountain View Elementary
154 students
What this shows Mountain View Elementary reports 154 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 Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Mountain View Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockbridge County Public Schools reports $15,836 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maury River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natural Bridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Buena Vista
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elementary
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, VA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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?
67.6% of students at Mountain View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Elementary is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Buena Vista, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buena Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockbridge County Public Schools?
Besides Mountain View Elementary, Rockbridge County Public Schools also operates Rockbridge County High (916 students), Maury River Middle (481 students), and Central Elementary (466 students). See the Rockbridge County Public Schools district page for the complete list.