Mountain View Elementary

5911 Dwayne Starnes Road
Hickory, NC 28602

(828)294-2020

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MountainView/default.aspx

686 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

686

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	39
Black	40
Asian	62
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

White
480 (70.0 %)
Two or More
64 (9.3 %)
Asian
62 (9.0 %)
Black
40 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (5.7 %)
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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)294-2020
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MountainView/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 72

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 98