- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rico, AZ
Mountain View School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040752000635
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rio Rico · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, AZ.
School address
District: Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Arizona
NCES ID 040752000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mountain View School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040752000635 · Rio Rico, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 21.4:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Rico High School (1,397 students)
Mountain View School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mountain View School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Rico High
Rio Rico High School
1,397 students
- Calabasas Scho
Calabasas School
917 students
- Coatimundi Mid 497
Coatimundi Middle School
497 students
- This school 406
Mountain View School
406 students
- San Cayetano E 395
San Cayetano Elementary School
395 students
What this shows Mountain View School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View School compares
Mountain View School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Mountain View School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) reports $9,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rico High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calabasas School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coatimundi Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Cayetano Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View School
How many students attend Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rico, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School is 21.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View School?
72.9% of students at Mountain View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Rio Rico, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View School rank among public schools in Rio Rico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rio Rico, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rio Rico on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Besides Mountain View School, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) also operates Rio Rico High School (1,397 students), Calabasas School (917 students), and Coatimundi Middle School (497 students). See the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) district page for the complete list.