MOUNTAIN VIEW EL

500 MOUNTAIN LION RD
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548

(254)336-1900

www.killeenisd.org

787 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary is a public school located in Harker Heights, Texas, and operates as part of the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with the district’s academic standards. As part of a large and diverse school district, Mountain View Elementary benefits from KISD’s resources and infrastructure, which emphasize student achievement, character development, and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the Harker Heights area, a community with a strong connection to the nearby Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) military installation. Consequently, the school serves a significant population of military-connected families, fostering an environment that values resilience, community, and support for mobile student populations. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the Killeen Independent School District website at [www.killeenisd.org](http://www.killeenisd.org).

787

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNTAIN VIEW EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	274
Black	179
Asian	23
Two or More	79
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
274 (34.8 %)
White
225 (28.6 %)
Black
179 (22.7 %)
Two or More
79 (10.0 %)
Asian
23 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-1900
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MOUNTAIN VIEW EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MOUNTAIN VIEW EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	50.8%
Male	387	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)