Enrollment
279
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edgewood, WA
Mt View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt View 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 530696001036
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt View Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Edgewood, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt View Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt View Elementary
Mt View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Edgewood, Washington, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Puyallup School District spends $15,642 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edgewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northwood Elementary (732 students): Mt View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 20.3:1).
Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students) and Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students) alongside Mt View 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 Mt View Elementary compares
Mt View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$15,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 5.7%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Mt View Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puyallup School District, which includes Mt View Elementary.
$15,642
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 64.7%
Federal 9.9%
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 Mt View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Edgewood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt View Elementary
How many students attend Mt View Elementary?
Mt View Elementary has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edgewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt View Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 Mt View Elementary?
31.7% of students at Mt View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt View Elementary is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Edgewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt View Elementary?
Mt View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Edgewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edgewood on the city page.
Is Mt View Elementary a good school?
Mt View Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington 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 Puyallup School District?
Besides Mt View Elementary, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.
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