At a glance
Reported students
406
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
497
Mountain View School: 406 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Mountain View School
Mountain View School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rio Rico. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458). NCES reports 406 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.5%) and White (1.5%). English learners represent 37.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mountain View School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic97.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Cayetano Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
Calabasas School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
917 reported students
Coatimundi Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
497 reported students
Rio Rico High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,397 reported students
Public schools near Mountain View School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatimundi Middle School Middle · Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | 06–08 | 497 | 0.2 mi |
| PCJTED - Rio Rico High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| San Cayetano Elementary School Elementary · Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | KG–05 | 395 | 3.5 mi |
| Calabasas School Elementary · Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) | PK–08 | 917 | 5.4 mi |
| Robert Bracker Elementary Elementary · Nogales Unified District (4457) | KG–05 | 272 | 7.6 mi |
| Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School Elementary · Nogales Unified District (4457) | KG–05 | 508 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View School
What grades does Mountain View School serve?
Mountain View School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458).
How many students attend Mountain View School?
Mountain View School reported 406 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountain View School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 406 students and 21.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mountain View School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountain View School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mountain View School in?
Mountain View School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), based in Rio Rico, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mountain View School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coatimundi Middle School (0.2 mi), PCJTED - Rio Rico High School (0.2 mi), San Cayetano Elementary School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.