- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelton, WA
Mountain View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530790001294
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- 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 #5 of 5 schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mountain View Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530790001294 · Shelton, WA Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 16:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,455 students)
Mountain View Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 46.8 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
- Shelton High S
Shelton High School
1,455 students
- This school
Mountain View Elementary
671 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
601 students
- Oakland Bay Ju 544
Oakland Bay Junior High School
544 students
- Bordeaux Eleme 528
Bordeaux Elementary School
528 students
- Evergreen Elem 378
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Mountain View Elementary reports 671 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,578
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Mountain View Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Shelton School District reports $17,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bordeaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Shelton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hood Canal Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Choice Middle and High School
Alternative education program
217 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Mason County Detention Center
Standard public school
1 students 1:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Elementary
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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?
58.6% 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 46.1% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Elementary?
Mountain View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Shelton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Mountain View Elementary, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students), Olympic Middle School (601 students), and Oakland Bay Junior High School (544 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.