- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacey, WA
Mountain View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530585000867
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Mountain View Elementary grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 530585000867 · Lacey, WA Other · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 18:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Mountain View Elementary grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- This school
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
765 students
What this shows Mountain View Elementary reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Elementary compares
Mountain View Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Mountain View Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Lacey
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
South Bay Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
355 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elementary
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Elementary?
56.3% of students at Mountain View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Elementary is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Mountain View Elementary, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.