Mountain View Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mountain View Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
1%
11%

White
99%
75%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
502 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Leslie County School District.
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