Enrollment
917
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saugus, CA
Mountainview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountainview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597003259
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountainview Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountainview Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainview Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Saugus, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597003259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountainview Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountainview Elementary
Mountainview Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Saugus, California, enrolling 917 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
Enrollment of 917 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 872 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Saugus Union spends $12,536 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Saugus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students): Mountainview Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.5:1 vs 29.2:1).
Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students) and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students) alongside Mountainview Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountainview Elementary compares
Mountainview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 7.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Mountainview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus Union, which includes Mountainview Elementary.
$12,536
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mountainview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountainview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Saugus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Plum Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
876 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Emblem Academy
Standard public school
810 students 27:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Rosedell Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
James Foster Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Clarita Elementary
Standard public school
254 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountainview Elementary
How many students attend Mountainview Elementary?
Mountainview Elementary has 917 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saugus, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainview Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountainview Elementary?
19.2% of students at Mountainview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountainview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountainview Elementary is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Saugus, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountainview Elementary?
Mountainview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountainview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainview Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Saugus, 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 Saugus on the city page.
Is Mountainview Elementary a good school?
Mountainview Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saugus Union?
Besides Mountainview Elementary, Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students), Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students), and Bridgeport Elementary (866 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.
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