- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Mountain View School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #56 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View School has class sizes larger than 88% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View School ranks #56 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Mountain View School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 490087000493 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 26.2:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Mountain View School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mountain View School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- This school 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- Clayton Middle 567
Clayton Middle
567 students
What this shows Mountain View School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View School compares
Mountain View School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 176% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 176% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Utah - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 14.3%
White 10.0%
African American 9.9%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Mountain View School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle | 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
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 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 (~629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View School
How many students attend Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View School?
77.3% of students at Mountain View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View School ranks #56 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Mountain View School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.