Mountain View Elementary

www.gilmerschools.com

668 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary is a public school located in Ellijay, Georgia, serving students within the Gilmer County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, student development, and community engagement. It caters to elementary-aged children, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning in a rural, scenic setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Gilmer County School System, which prioritizes preparing students for success as they transition to middle and high school. By leveraging resources from the district, Mountain View Elementary offers various educational programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or enrollment information can find detailed resources through the official district website at [www.gilmerschools.com](http://www.gilmerschools.com).

668

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	225
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
431 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
225 (33.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Gilmer County
Phone:	(706)276-5100
Website:	http://www.gilmerschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 117

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 122