Mountain View Elementary School

10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovative Education

School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#141 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
59%
33%
70%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
60%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
19.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinook Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
567 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Mountain View Elementary School located?
Mountain View Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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