MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mountain View Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Leslie County school district, located in Hyden, KY with about 547 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Mountain View Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mountain View Elementary, located at 170 Bear Trail in Hyden, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Leslie County School District. Situated in the heart of the Appalachian region, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing essential academic and social development for students in their formative years. It functions as a central hub for families in Hyden, fostering a supportive environment aimed at preparing young learners for future success through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

As a rural elementary school, Mountain View emphasizes both traditional academic instruction and the cultivation of a close-knit school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention, leveraging the school’s size to build strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while encouraging extracurricular engagement, Mountain View Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term development of the local community’s youth.

For more information, contact Mountain View Elementary at (606) 672-2425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.