Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Living and Learning the Bengal Way!
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#167 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Elementary School, Morley Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
278 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain View Elementary School located?
Mountain View Elementary School is located in the West Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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