Mountain View Elementary School

5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
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Top 50%
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Mountain View Elementary serves the northeast part of Roanoke, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.5 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
377 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1958
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#873 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
65-69%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
14%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
59%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
11%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
41%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Elementary School, Glen Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
377 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Mountain View Elementary serves the northeast part of Roanoke, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.5 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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