Mountain View Elementary School

1900 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 776 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Mountain Colors Unspecified in Text
Campus Size
14 acres

School Rankings

Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1076 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45%
41%
46%
53%
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
5%
5%
White
39%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mountain View Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School, Horizons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
776 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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