Mountain View School

3420 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59405

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433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mountain View School, located at 3420 15th Avenue South in Great Falls, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Great Falls Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating diverse learning activities, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic mission, Mountain View School is characterized by its dedication to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its student body. The school emphasizes character development and active family engagement, often serving as a central hub for the surrounding Great Falls neighborhood. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, staff, and parents, Mountain View strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners.

433

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	37
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	64
American Indian	41

White
282 (65.1 %)
Two or More
64 (14.8 %)
American Indian
41 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
37 (8.5 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-7305
Website:	http://mountainviewgfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 156

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 52