Mountain View Elementary School

170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#780 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
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11%
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White
99%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #780 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
506 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Leslie County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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