Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
24%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
14%
11%
Hawaiian
29%
25%
Two or more races
19%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pahoa Elementary School, Kaumana Elementary School, Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
468 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mountain View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are White, 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 Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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