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Mountain View Elementary School

100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#990 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
65-69%
68%
(20-21)
60-64%
69%
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA 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 #990 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
435 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Alleghany Highlands School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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