Mountain View Elementary - 08 serves 168 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary - 08's student population of 168 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08?
168 students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mountain View Elementary - 08 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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