Mountain View Elementary School

170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#484 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
30%
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45%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
98%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
454 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Leslie County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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