MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mountain View El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 399 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Mountain View El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 School, located at 400 Gibbel Rd in Harrisburg, PA, is part of the Central Dauphin School District. The school serves students in the surrounding suburban community, providing a foundational educational environment that emphasizes core academic development and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 17112 area, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to support student success.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards established by the Central Dauphin School District, focusing on essential skills in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Mountain View typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student engagement and personal development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive learning environment, utilizing modern educational resources to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Mountain View El Sch at (717) 657-8585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2420
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MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Harrisburg, PA with about 399 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Central Dauphin SD
Total Students:
399
Teachers:
26.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 399 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black or African American
6.8%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.