MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mountain View Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Hickory, NC with about 757 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 42 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 is a public school located in Hickory, North Carolina, serving students within the Catawba County Schools district. Situated on Dwayne Starnes Road, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social development. As part of the broader Catawba County system, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school.
The school is dedicated to creating an engaging learning atmosphere, often characterized by a commitment to student achievement and parental involvement. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the Catawba County School District, Mountain View Elementary offers various educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in specific extracurricular activities, school calendars, or academic performance metrics can find detailed information, faculty contacts, and policy updates through the official school website provided by the district.
For more information, contact Mountain View Elementary at (828) 294-2020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hickory, NC 28602-9265
(828) 294-2020
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hickory, NC with about 757 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Catawba County Schools
- Total Students:
- 757
- Teachers:
- 42.36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 757 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.