Mt. View Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mt. View Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. View Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. View Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mt. View Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#227 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
26%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. View Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. View Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Mt. View Elementary School?
385 students attend Mt. View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mt. View Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. View Elementary School?
Mt. View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. View Elementary School offer ?
Mt. View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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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