- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpine, CA
Mountain View Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060210007300
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Learning Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Learning Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, CA.
School address
District: Alpine Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060210007300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Mountain View Learning Academy shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060210007300 · Alpine, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 16:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students)
Mountain View Learning Academy shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joan Macqueen
Joan Macqueen Middle
405 students
- Shadow Hills E
Shadow Hills Elementary
377 students
- Boulder Oaks E
Boulder Oaks Elementary
367 students
- Creekside Earl
Creekside Early Learning Center
227 students
- This school 64
Mountain View Learning Academy
64 students
What this shows Mountain View Learning Academy reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Learning Academy compares
Mountain View Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 93% | - | - |
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.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Mountain View Learning Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alpine Union Elementary reports $14,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Macqueen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Alpine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shadow Hills Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Boulder Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
The Heights Charter
Standard public school
283 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Early Learning Center
Standard public school
227 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Learning Academy
How many students attend Mountain View Learning Academy?
Mountain View Learning Academy has 64 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Learning Academy is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 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 Learning Academy?
39.3% of students at Mountain View Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Learning Academy is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Alpine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Learning Academy?
Mountain View Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mountain View Learning Academy rank among elementary schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Learning Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alpine on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine Union Elementary?
Besides Mountain View Learning Academy, Alpine Union Elementary also operates Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students), Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students), and Boulder Oaks Elementary (367 students). See the Alpine Union Elementary district page for the complete list.