Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. View Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. View Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. View Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. View Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mt. View Elementary School?
411 students attend Mt. View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mt. View Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. View Elementary School?
Mt. View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. View Elementary School offer ?
Mt. View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. View Elementary School part of?
Mt. View Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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