Mountain View Elementary

(540)438-1965

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mountain View Elementary, located at 2800 Rawley Pike in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. Situated in a scenic area of the Shenandoah Valley, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. It is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success through core subjects and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mountain View Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school environment is typically characterized by a dedication to inclusive learning practices, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging its location and district resources, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop the essential skills necessary for their transition into higher levels of education.

406

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	95
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
282 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
95 (23.4 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)438-1965
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 53