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Mountain View Elementary - 08

400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783

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Mountain View Elementary - 08 serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 166 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary - 08's student population of 166 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

166 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08
2023	168
2022	168
2021	158
2020	154
2019	154
2018	186
2017	186
2016	177
2015	163
2014	234

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08
2023	14
2022	14
2021	13
2020	14
2019	14
2018	15
2017	15
2016	14
2015	14
2014	14

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School Motto

Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World

School Rankings

The of Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (SD)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	12:1	12:1	14:1
2022	12:1	12:1	14:1
2021	12:1	12:1	14:1
2020	11:1	12:1	15:1
2019	11:1	12:1	15:1
2018	12:1	14:1	15:1
2017	12:1	12:1	15:1
2016	13:1	14:1	14:1
2015	12:1	14:1	14:1
2014	17:1	13:1	15:1

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American Indian

14%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	3%	14%	3%
2022	1%	14%	3%
2021	1%	14%	3%
2020	1%	16%	4%
2019	1%	16%	4%
2018	4%	16%	4%
2017	4%	16%	4%
2016	2%	12%	4%
2014	3%	11%	3%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2022)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2022	1%	2%	1%
2021	1%	2%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2015	2%	2%	1%
2014	1%	2%	1%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	2%	8%	5%
2022	2%	7%	5%
2021	7%	7%	5%
2020	9%	6%	5%
2019	9%	6%	5%
2018	5%	5%	6%
2017	5%	5%	6%
2016	7%	5%	5%
2015	5%	5%	5%
2014	4%	5%	5%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2020)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2015	2%	3%
2014	1%	3%	1%

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White

85%

67%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	91%	68%	87%
2022	89%	69%	87%
2021	84%	69%	88%
2020	85%	69%	87%
2019	85%	69%	87%
2018	84%	71%	87%
2017	84%	71%	87%
2016	88%	75%	88%
2015	89%	76%	88%
2014	88%	77%	88%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	4%	5%	4%
2022	7%	5%	3%
2021	6%	5%	2%
2020	3%	4%	2%
2019	3%	4%	2%
2018	5%	3%	2%
2017	5%	3%	2%
2016	3%	3%	2%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	3%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.27

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	0.17	0.51	0.23
2022	0.20	0.50	0.24
2021	0.29	0.50	0.23
2020	0.27	0.50	0.23
2019	0.27	0.50	0.23
2018	0.29	0.47	0.23
2017	0.29	0.47	0.23
2016	0.22	0.42	0.22
2015	0.21	0.41	0.22
2014	0.22	0.40	0.22

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

10%

31%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	8%	30%	10%
2022	13%	29%	12%
2021	15%	34%	16%
2020	23%	34%	19%
2019	23%	34%	19%
2018	31%	35%	20%
2017	31%	35%	20%
2016	27%	34%	22%
2015	30%	32%	21%
2014	19%	32%	21%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Mountain View Elementary - 08	South Dakota	Spearfish School District 40-2
2023	4%	6%	3%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	5%	5%	3%
2020	6%	6%	5%
2019	6%	6%	5%
2018	4%	6%	5%
2017	4%	6%	5%
2016	3%	8%	7%
2015	5%	7%	8%
2014	6%	7%	8%

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School District Name

Spearfish School District 40-2

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08?

166 students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Mountain View Elementary - 08 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary - 08?

Mountain View Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Mountain View Elementary - 08 offer ?

Mountain View Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Mountain View Elementary - 08 part of?

Mountain View Elementary - 08 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 166 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education