Mountain View Elementary - 08 serves 168 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary - 08's student population of 168 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary - 08 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
White
79%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08?
168 students attend Mountain View Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mountain View Elementary - 08 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary - 08?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary - 08 offer ?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary - 08 part of?
Mountain View Elementary - 08 is part of Spearfish School District 40-2.
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