Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Elementary serves a 0.2 square mile area in the west part of Anchorage, AK, with a typical drive to the school taking around 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.84, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
22%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
16%
2%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
26%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susitna Elementary School, Muldoon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
230 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Mountain View Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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