Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View Elementary School serves the western part of Elko, NV, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 660.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 14.7 miles and the furthest edge located 59.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
56%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grammar School 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
507 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 equal to the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Elko School District.
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