Mountain Vista Community School

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

2550 DORSET DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

www.hsd2.org/MVCS

586 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Vista Community School, located in Colorado Springs, is a public school serving students within the Harrison School District 2. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body. By aligning with the broader goals of Harrison School District 2, the school works to provide equitable learning opportunities and personalized instruction designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, functioning as a hub that promotes engagement between students, families, and staff. Its curriculum and extracurricular programming are structured to encourage critical thinking, character development, and active participation in the community. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to inclusive education, Mountain Vista Community School strives to create a safe and motivating atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.

586

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Vista Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	323
Black	65
Asian	12
Two or More	55
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
323 (55.1 %)
White
122 (20.8 %)
Black
65 (11.1 %)
Two or More
55 (9.4 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-3400
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/MVCS
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 91