Mountain View Elementary School

10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#91 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinook Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
582 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Mountain View Elementary School located?
Mountain View Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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